Iran’s navy added domestically produced sophisticated cruise missiles to its arsenal, state TV reported. The TV said both Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles have arrived at a naval base near the Indian Ocean in the southern Iranian port of Konarak, some 1,400 kilometers (850 miles) southeast of the capital, Tehran.
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- Iran Adds Advanced Cruise Missiles to Navy: Iran’s navy has enhanced its capabilities by adding two domestically produced cruise missiles, Talaeieh and Nasir, to its arsenal. The Talaeieh boasts a range of over 1,000 kilometers and has the sophisticated ability to alter its target mid-flight. Meanwhile, the shorter-range Nasir, with a 100-kilometer reach, can be mounted on warships. This development comes amidst regional tensions, particularly following a drone attack on an Israeli-owned container ship in the Indian Ocean, attributed to Iran.
- Independently Unverified Military Claims: Iran frequently announces advancements in its military technology, including the development and deployment of various missiles. However, these claims often remain unverified by independent sources. The country claims possession of missiles capable of striking both Israel and U.S. bases in the region, with ranges up to 2,000 kilometers.
The Associated Press has the story:
Iran’s Navy adds sophisticated Cruise Missiles to its Armory
Newslooks- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)
Iran’s navy added domestically produced sophisticated cruise missiles to its arsenal, state TV reported.
The TV said both Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles have arrived at a naval base near the Indian Ocean in the southern Iranian port of Konarak, some 1,400 kilometers (850 miles) southeast of the capital, Tehran.
Navy chief Adm. Shahram Irani said the Talaeieh has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) and called it “fully smart.” Irani said the cruise missile is capable of changing targets during travel.
He said the Nasi has a range of 100 kilometers (62 miles) and can be installed on warships.
Last month, a container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack from a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean, as Israel wages war on Iran-backed Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
From time to time Iran announces the test firing, production and commissioning of new military equipment that cannot be independently verified. The country says it has a stock of various kinds of missiles with ranges up to 2,000 kilometers (1250 miles), capable of reaching its archenemy Israel and U.S. bases in the region.
