Iran unveils new solid-fueled ballistic missile, state TV reports
Source: Associated Press
Iran unveils new solid-fueled ballistic missile, state TV reports
Updated 4:57 PM EDT, May 4, 2025
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s defense ministry Sunday unveiled the country’s latest solid-fueled ballistic missile, state TV reported, against a backdrop of threats from the United States over its nuclear program.
TV showed the “Qassem Basir” ballistic missile during an interview with Defense Minister Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh. He said it includes improvements in both guidance and maneuverability to overcome layers of defense and easily bypass anti-ballistic defense systems.
The missile was most recently tested on April 17.
TV described the missile as having at least a 1,200-kilometer (745-mile) range. It also said the missile can identify and strike a designated target among multiple ones without GPS guidance and with pinpoint accuracy.
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