'Without missiles, we'd be like Gaza': Tehran rejects US calls to limit its defence arsenal | TheBriefWire
'Without missiles, we'd be like Gaza': Tehran rejects US calls to limit its defence arsenal
Published 24 June 2026 ยท politics
Iran's President Pezeshkian has asserted that the missile program is strictly defensive and isn't covered by any agreements with the US. He highlighted its importance
Iran's President Pezeshkian has asserted that the missile program is strictly defensive and isn't covered by any agreements with the US. He highlighted its importance for national security, likening Iran's situation to that of Gaza. This declaration surfaces during discussions on a 14-point MoU, which does not include any terms on missile limitations and is centered solely on nuclear arms.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 8:01 AM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 8:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Iran's President Pezeshkian has asserted that the missile program is strictly defensive and isn't covered by any agreements with the US.
He highlighted its importance for national security, likening Iran's situation to that of Gaza.
This declaration surfaces during discussions on a 14-point MoU, which does not include any terms on missile limitations and is centered solely on nuclear arms.