Iran has recently announced the development of a hypersonic missile, claiming it can reach speeds 15 times faster than the speed of sound.
This revelation has caused unease in the United States, particularly as tensions between the two countries over Iran’s nuclear program are already high.
The missile, named ‘Fatah,’ is said to have a range of up to 1,400 kilometers, according to a report on Iran’s state television.
While the news report asserts that the missile could penetrate any regional missile defense system, no concrete evidence has been presented to substantiate this claim.
Iranian state television showed footage of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards unveiling a model of the missile in the presence of President Ibrahim Raisi.
It is important to note that Iran already possesses a significant arsenal of ballistic missiles.
Hypersonic weapons, such as the one claimed by Iran, pose a significant challenge to existing missile defense systems.
In November, General Amir Ali Hajizadeh of the Revolutionary Guard had previously asserted that Iran had developed a hypersonic missile, although no evidence was provided at the time.
This claim came amidst nationwide protests and public anger following the arrest and death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini by the country’s morality police.
Hypersonic weapons’ high speeds make them particularly formidable for missile defense systems to counter effectively.
The development and potential deployment of a hypersonic missile by Iran have raised concerns in the United States.
The news adds to the existing tensions between the two countries, as they continue to navigate their differences over Iran’s nuclear program.
The claim of possessing a hypersonic missile capability brings a new level of complexity to the ongoing dispute, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance and diplomatic efforts to address the escalating tensions.
