Iran says US used WW3 weapons

Officials said Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi told state-aligned channels on July 23 that the United States had deployed weapons he described as "reserved for World War III" during recent strikes, and that Iranian missile production continued without interruption during the confrontation.

Shekarchi's claims on missiles

Officials said Shekarchi asserted Iranian strikes had destroyed major regional intelligence infrastructure linked to the United States, Israel and European partners, and that foreign services were unable to locate Iran's missile production sites. The statement framed those assertions as evidence Tehran's military capacity and supply lines remained intact despite the recent exchange of strikes.

Officials said the remarks come amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Iran reiterating a strategic aim to expel U.S. forces from West Asia. The claim, if accurate, would signal resilience in Iran's missile program and complicate regional intelligence and deterrence calculations; if not, it risks further escalation through rhetoric and retaliatory operations.

Expect diplomatic responses and intelligence briefings in the next few days; monitor for official U.S. or allied statements and any force posture changes by July 27, 2026.