Iran replaces damaged air defence systems after 12-day war

Iran has replaced and redeployed its air defence systems damaged during the recent US-Israeli conflict, ensuring the continued protection of the country’s airspace, according to a senior military official.

Rear Admiral Mahmoud Mousavi, the Iranian Army’s operations chief, said Iranian forces acted swiftly following the attacks to secure the nation’s skies by making use of existing assets and installing new systems, Caliber.Az reports, citing Iranian media.

He noted that radar and air defense sites were among the first targets of the “12-day imposed war,” describing the strike as a deliberate attempt to cripple Iran’s defensive capabilities.

“The criminal Zionist regime launched a cowardly aggression against Iranian soil,” Mousavi said, emphasizing that “the enemy’s objective was to destroy Iran’s air defense capabilities.”

Despite the damage inflicted, Mousavi said the country’s defenses were restored rapidly through the “round-the-clock efforts of air defense forces,” enabling the redeployment of systems to predetermined positions.

“We managed to cover the country’s airspace … and the enemy failed to achieve its goals despite its desperate attempts,” he said.

Mousavi further praised the performance of the Iranian Armed Forces throughout the conflict, stating that their actions reaffirmed the country's preparedness and resilience in the face of external threats.

He concluded that Iran’s response during the hostilities reflected its defensive strength and strategic resolve.

The conflict began on June 13, 2025, when Israel launched targeted strikes on Iranian soil, assassinating several military commanders and nuclear scientists in a series of precision attacks. The aggression escalated on June 22, when the United States joined the offensive, bombing three Iranian nuclear facilities. The 12-day conflict was halted on June 24 following a Qatar-brokered diplomatic effort.

By Khagan Isayev