Iran claims to have restored its air defense network, damaged by Israeli strikes in June 2025, using domestic systems like Bavar-373 and remaining S-300 batteries. The announcement follows Israel’s reported destruction of a third of Iran’s air defense infrastructure, raising doubts about Tehran’s true capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions.
One month after Israel’s devastating airstrikes in June 2025 crippled Iran’s air defense network, the Islamic Republic claims to have fully restored its capabilities. Rear Admiral Mahmoud Mousavi, deputy for operations in Iran’s regular army, acknowledged the damage, stating, “Some of our air defenses were damaged. This is not something we can hide.” He emphasized the rapid recovery, adding, “Our colleagues have used domestic resources and replaced them with pre-arranged systems that were stored in suitable locations.
We were able to cover the skies using existing and new systems, securing the airspace of our dear Iran. The enemy, despite its desperate efforts, failed to achieve its goals.” The restored network reportedly includes upgraded domestically developed Bavar-373 and Khordad-15 systems, alongside surviving Russian-supplied S-300 batteries. (Read More)
