Iran presented its first on Tuesday missile hypersonic, is capable of evade “all anti-missile defenses” thanks to its higher-than-sound speed (Mach 5), as reported by the government agency IRNA. The “Fattah” hypersonic missile with a range of 1,400 kilometers was introduced in the presence of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander-in-Chief Hussein Selami.
General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Forces, described the new weapons as follows: “a big leap” in the country’s defense capacity, according to Iranian media. The source noted the “Fattah”‘s ability to fly at Mach 12-13 speeds in and out of the atmosphere, and its high maneuverability that will help it evade defense systems.
“This new missile is capable of bypassing all anti-missile defense systems. Its target is anti-missile defense systems,” said Hajizadeh. said. Thus, Iran joins the elite group of countries testing such missiles, such as the USA, China, North Korea and Russia. The country of Iran has developed a national weapons industry over the past four decades due to the international embargo, has paid particular attention to missiles, and has several missiles that reach 2,000 kilometers, enough to reach Israel.
end of May, Tehran presented a new ranged missile The 2,000 kilometers and 1,500 kilos explosive head is equipped with liquid fuel engines and is more accurate than previous versions. While Iranian ballistic missiles are a concern for the United States, Europe and some Middle Eastern countries, Tehran officials say they only have a defensive and deterrent role.
Presentation of the missile diplomatic missions reopen this Tuesday Iranians in Saudi Arabia after the two rival countries agreed to normalize diplomatic relations in March, with the mediation of China, after seven years apart.