ALWAGHT- The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that the country will soon unveil a domestically developed supersonic cruise missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles), further enhancing Iran's military capabilities in naval defense.
Iran is set to unveil a domestically developed supersonic cruise missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles) in the upcoming Persian calendar year, starting March 20. The new missile will enhance Iran's deterrence capabilities, with the ability to launch from within the country, eliminating the need for coastal launches. Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri highlighted that this advancement allows for precise strikes from the northern Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman, signaling significant progress in Iran's naval power.
Tangsiri also confirmed a successful missile launch from southern western Iran, where a missile accurately struck a target 650 kilometers away. He emphasized that Iran has fortified its entire 2,200-kilometer southern coastline, leveraging collaboration between the IRGC, the Army’s naval forces, and the Basij maritime division. Many critical military assets are now protected by high-altitude areas, making them impervious to enemy bunker-busting bombs. Iran’s expanding naval presence, including joint exercises in Indonesia and deployments near strategic locations, further reinforces its military posture.
Additionally, Iran has achieved milestones in military technology, including the development of its first drone carrier military vessel, a repurposed commercial ship. The IRGC Navy has also mastered aircraft arrestor technology, once exclusive to the US, and all new missiles are now powered by artificial intelligence with precision-strike capabilities. These advancements signal Iran's growing military self-sufficiency and a clear message of deterrence to its adversaries, reinforcing its regional power and strategic deterrence.
