Inside Iran & the Region 003

Iran’s Missile Costs, Musk-Iravani Meeting, and an IRGC General's Regional Take

Welcome to the third issue of Inside Iran & the Region, where I delve into critical developments shaping Iran and the regional landscape.

In this issue, I explore three key stories:

1. An Iranian newspaper’s analysis of the costs of the country’s missile attacks targeting Israel, challenging recent claims by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

2. Veteran Iranian diplomat Hamid Aboutalebi’s commentary on Elon Musk’s meeting with Iran's UN ambassador, unpacking its implications for U.S.-Iran relations.

3. IRGC General Mohammad Jafar Asadi’s perspective on Iran’s regional policies.

   

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1. Narrative War over Cost of Iran’s Missiles

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently claimed that Iran spent $2.3 billion on its missile attacks on Iran.

An analysis in the Iranian Farhikhtegan newspaper challenges this figure, highlighting the information warfare between the two countries and shedding light into the costs of Iran’s missile and drone programs.

Key Insights

• Iranian experts estimate the total cost of both Promise of Truth operations at $120.45 million—a fraction of Netanyahu’s claim.

• Iran's decentralized missile production network, utilizing semi-industrial methods, has allegedly drastically reduced costs.

Translated excerpts from the Farhikhtegan story: