Iran successfully tested a Russian-made long-range air defense system Wednesday, amid speculation on the nation’s defensive capabilities following Israel’s strike in October.

According to Iranian state media, the nation’s Bavar-373 worked in tandem with the Russian-made S-300, shooting down a theoretical enemy drone firing missiles. 

The exercise simulated a large-scale drone attack, with Iran’s defense systems relying on its visual monitoring systems to detect low-altitude targets. 

The tests come just months after Israel’s retaliatory attack on Iran in late October. On Oct. 26, Israeli planes attacked Iranian missile facilities and other defensive sites near Tehran. Israel said at the time that these attacks had crippled Iran’s defensive capabilities. 

On Wednesday, Iran claimed that the success of Wednesday’s test proved that the nation’s long-range defense systems were operational, despite Israel’s statements. 

The tests immediately followed U.S. President Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the first since the president took office. While precise details of the meeting are not available, both leaders said they seriously discussed the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Both leaders agreed that the Islamic Republic should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, with Mr. Trump asserting that he would put extreme pressure on Iran.

Iran’s successful test of its defensive systems will add to speculation about its global position. Some foreign defense experts have asserted that Iran is in a weaker position overall due to the collapse of the Bashar Assad regime in Syria and the decline of Hezbollah in Lebanon.

• Vaughn Cockayne can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.