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| Iran unveils new solid-fueled ballistic missile with 1,200-km range |
| 2025-05-05 |
| [IsraelTimes] State TV shows ‘Qassem Basir’ projectile, with defense minister claiming it can easily bypass anti-ballistic defense systems. Real or the usual Iranian vapourware? Iran’s defense ministry unveiled the country’s latest solid-fueled ballistic missile on Sunday, state TV reported, against a backdrop of threats from the United States over its nuclear program as the countries also hold negotiations for a deal to curb it.TV showed the “Qassem Basir” ballistic missile during an interview with Defense Minister 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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