Iran says missile and drone capabilities are non-negotiable

Iran's acting defense minister said the country's defense, missile and drone capabilities were a "red line" for national security and would not be subject to negotiations.

Majid Ebnolreza said he had told members of parliament's Economic Commission that "the defense, missile and drone capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran are a national security red line; they are not negotiable and will not be."

He added that Iran would continue to develop those capabilities by relying on domestic resources.