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Iran Boosts Missile Production, Rejects Negotiations Amid Tensions
12/22/2025
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- Iran's foreign ministry says its missile production is solely for self-defense and rejects negotiations.
- Spokesman Esmail Baghaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesman, says Iran's capabilities deter aggression.
- Amid rising tensions, Iran reportedly produces up to 3,000 ballistic missiles annually.
- Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref warns of severe retaliation for aggression.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will discuss options with U.S. President Donald Trump.
