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IRGC Spokesman: Khamenei Believed in Missile Production, Youth Achieved It

Jul 18, 2026 July 18, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

Ali Mohammad Naeini, the IRGC spokesman, emphasized Khamenei's belief in missile production, attributing the achievement to the country's youth. He highlighted the youth's role in the military and scientific advancements within the IRGC, particularly in aerospace and naval forces.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Iran's youth are being positioned as key players in military advancements.

👥 Key Players

Ali Mohammad Naeini (علی محمد نائینی) QUOTED
Spokesman for the IRGC
"'Khamenei had 'faith in missile production''"
Ali Khamenei (علی خامنه‌ای) TARGET
Supreme Leader of Iran
"'Khamenei had 'faith in missile production''"
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی) ACTOR
Military organization of Iran
"'the command in various layers of aerospace and naval forces of the IRGC is in the hands of those born in the 60s and 70s'"

⚡ Actions

IRGC ANNOUNCE Iranian youth
"'this endogenous power was produced by the youth of the country.'"
Confidence: 90%
Ali Mohammad Naeini STATE Khamenei
"'Khamenei had 'faith in missile production''"
Confidence: 90%
IRGC DESCRIBE defensive posture
"'The defensive posture was predetermined, and this allowed for a response.'"
Confidence: 80%

📰 What Happened

IRGC spokesman highlights Khamenei's faith in missile production by Iranian youth.

  • IRGC announce Iranian youth
  • Ali Mohammad Naeini state Khamenei
  • IRGC describe defensive posture

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it emphasizes Iran's focus on self-sufficiency in military technology.
🌍 Regional: Because it showcases Iran's military advancements, potentially escalating tensions.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns over Iran's missile capabilities and regional security.

📚 Background

Iran's youth are being positioned as key players in military advancements.

📝 Key Evidence

"'this endogenous power was produced by the youth of the country.'"
→ Iran's focus on domestic missile production capabilities.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
The source is aligned with Iranian state narratives.

Ali Mohammad Naeini, spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that Khamenei had 'faith in missile production' and that 'this endogenous power was produced by the youth of the country.' Regarding the 12-day war, he said, 'The defensive posture was predetermined, and this allowed for a response.' The IRGC spokesman noted, 'Today, the command in various layers of aerospace and naval forces of the IRGC is in the hands of those born in the 60s and 70s, and the average age of the scientists in the IRGC is 30 years.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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