Iran has told mediators that its military capabilities remain largely intact, insisting that its weapons arsenal is far from depleted despite ongoing strikes by the United States and Israel.
According to mediators and a source familiar with the discussions, Tehran communicated through Pakistan that it believes it is winning the conflict and has no intention of backing down in negotiations.
Iran reportedly claimed it still possesses approximately 15,000 missiles and 45,000 drones, signaling a strong and uncompromising position as diplomatic efforts continue. Mediators noted that these figures are likely exaggerated, but emphasized that they reflect Iran’s firm negotiating stance rather than a willingness to concede.
The statements were made even before Iran halted direct diplomatic engagement with the United States, underscoring Tehran’s continued resistance to pressure amid escalating military operations.
Meanwhile, U.S. and Israeli forces continue conducting strikes across Iranian territory as President Donald Trump’s deadline for a potential agreement approaches.
Iran has also warned that it could escalate further, threatening large-scale retaliatory attacks targeting Gulf countries as well as Israeli energy and power infrastructure, according to mediators and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The latest developments highlight the widening gap between the two sides, with diplomacy facing increasing challenges as military pressure intensifies.
