TEHRAN– Iran has showcased the home-grown "Mohajer-10" drone in the International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2024”, which captured the attention of many attendees.

On the opening day of the 10th International Military-Technical Forum in Russia, the national pavilion of the Islamic Republic of Iran drew significant attention from visitors, highlighting the country's latest achievements in defense technology. 

The exhibition featured a broad range of Iran's defense innovations, with particular interest centered on the advancements in drone technology and defense systems.

The Mohajer-10 boasts more advanced technology compared to previous models, underscoring Iran's growing expertise in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development. This drone, along with newly unveiled radar and defense systems making their debut in the exhibition, were met with considerable interest.

The exhibition also displayed other key aspects of Iran's defense capabilities, such as air defense and naval defense systems, ballistic missiles, aerospace industry equipment, and both industrial and military batteries.

The event has seen Iran participating for the third consecutive year, displaying a wide range of its military and defense products.

The exhibition, running from Monday to Wednesday, was officially inaugurated with the presence of a high-ranking Iranian military delegation. Brigadier General Ali Shadmani, Deputy Coordinator of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, led the delegation, accompanied by Kazem Jalali, the Iranian Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

Brigadier General Shadmani participated in the opening ceremony of the ARMY 2024 International Forum as the representative of Major General Mohammad Baqeri, following an invitation from the Russian Minister of Defense. 

During his visit, he toured various sections of the Iranian pavilion, reviewing the showcased technologies.

Iranian military official warns of impending retaliation against Israel 

On the sidelines of the exhibition, Brigadier General Shadmani issued a stern warning to Israel, declaring that a severe retaliatory response from the Islamic Republic is imminent following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. 

He emphasized on Sunday that Iran’s retribution is "fast approaching."

General Shadmani, who plays a key role in orchestrating joint military operations within Iran's armed forces, revealed that the details of this retaliation are under active consideration. He assured that the response would indeed take place, reinforcing the Iranian leadership’s commitment to avenging the assassination.

The assassination, which occurred late last month in the Iranian capital, resulted in the deaths of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’s Political Bureau, and one of his bodyguards. Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian when the attack took place.

Following the incident, Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei vowed a "harsh response" against Israel, declaring that it was the Islamic Republic's obligation to avenge the death of the Palestinian resistance leader.

During his address, General Shadmani condemned the Israeli regime, labeling it as "bloodthirsty and homicidal" and accusing it of repeatedly violating human rights and crossing moral boundaries. 

He referenced a series of aggressive acts committed by Israel against regional nations, including Iran, citing the assassination of at least seven Iranian nuclear scientists and the bombing of the Iranian Embassy’s Consular Section in Damascus earlier this year, which resulted in the deaths of seven Iranian military advisors.

Highlighting the significance of the recent assassination, General Shadmani described the killing of Haniyeh as an atrocity surpassing previous acts of aggression by Israel. 

The assassination of Haniyeh occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, July 31, when he was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of Iran's new president. He was killed by an aerial projectile while staying at a residence in northern Tehran.

The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned of a "harsh response" to the recent atrocity, and reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's duty to avenge the blood of the Resistance leader.