Title: Iran Showcases New Ballistic Missile, Threatens Israel and US
Iran reveals advanced ballistic missile, issues threats of severe retaliation against U.S. and Israel.
In a chilling warning on Sunday, Iran vowed severe retaliation if the US or Israel dared to attack, unveiling its latest ballistic missile that reportedly evades contemporary missile defense systems. Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran's Defense Minister, made the threatening statement on Iranian state television, suggesting that any attack would be met with force.
"If the United States or the Zionist regime initiates any war, Iran will strike their interests, bases, and forces at any place and time of our choosing," Nasirzadeh said, adding that Iran would have "no restrictions" when it came to striking US assets. His comments come amid escalating tension, especially after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning following Houthi troops' ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport.
The new ballistic missile, named the 'Qassem Basir,' boasts a range of over 1,200 kilometers, according to Iranian official media. The missile's great maneuverability and ability to penetrate anti-ballistic missile barriers, combined with its notable lack of GPS, make it difficult for opposing defenses. This advanced weapon was revealed amid heightened animosity, adding to Iran's growing ballistic missile arsenal.
Iran previously displayed an underground missile station in March that housed hundreds of precision-guided missiles. In the past 12 months, Iran has launched two ballistic missile attacks on Israel, including a significant retaliatory strike in October allegedly connected to the killings of prominent members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
Nasirzadeh's stern warning underscores Iran's unwavering posture as tensions escalate. Iran has consistently maintained that any strike on it would lead to a wider crisis across the region.
Behind the Scenes
Iran's extensive ballistic missile program includes the Shahab-3 and Ghadr-1 (with ranges of about 1,300 kilometers and 2,000 kilometers, respectively), the Khorramshahr (capable of carrying a potential nuclear payload), and the Sejjil and Emad (with ranges between 1,500-2,500 kilometers). However, detailed specifications about the 'Qassem Basir' are not currently available.
As the missile program develops, tensions remain high due to Iran's potential dual-use technology and relationships with countries like North Korea, China, and Russia. While Iran currently lacks ICBMs to reach the American mainland, its medium-range missiles pose significant regional security concerns.
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