ALWAGHT- Iranian lawmakers are pushing forward a bill in Parliament to boost military spending, aimed at reinforcing the Armed Forces in preparation for a potential full-scale confrontation with Israel.
Iran’s Parliament took a significant step toward strengthening its military posture as the Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy approved the general outline of a new defense bill. The legislation, backed by 120 lawmakers and introduced by Tehran MP Ali Khezrian, was reviewed in a meeting that included top officials from the Defense Ministry, the Armed Forces, the Army, and the IRGC. Committee spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei confirmed the bill’s broad institutional support.
The deputy defense minister stressed the need for increased budgetary allocations to meet national defense requirements, especially in the wake of last month’s 12-day Israeli offensive. That assault targeted both military and civilian infrastructure in Iran, killing over 1,000 people, including high-ranking commanders and nuclear scientists. The strikes prompted strong domestic calls for a more robust military response and long-term strategic preparedness.
In retaliation, Iran launched Operation True Promise III, a massive counteroffensive that overwhelmed Israel’s air defense systems with ballistic missiles and drones, causing major damage in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Be’er Sheva. The campaign extended to US interests as well, with Iran striking the al-Udeid airbase after American forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites. The escalation led to a US-brokered Israeli ceasefire on June 24, signaling a temporary halt to hostilities.
