Iran’s supersonic cruise missile, developed with Russian aid, poses a direct threat to US naval ships, experts say.
Tehran: (RightNow) Iran’s development of a supersonic cruise missile with Russian assistance has been reported. A British newspaper revealed that Russia has been providing technical support to Iran since 2023.
According to the report, Iran is working on the ‘C-430L’ program, continuing despite tensions with the US and Israel. With Russian experts’ help, Iran has acquired advanced missile technology.
Iranian missile experts state this cooperation is the largest defense collaboration between the two countries. The missile test was successful, but full readiness is not confirmed.
Conflict Armament Research experts suggest this missile poses a direct threat to US naval ships. Russian political leadership has approved this project.
It is noteworthy that Russian engineers have made several visits to Iran, providing technical assistance in the propulsion system. This cooperation is strengthening Iran’s defense capabilities.
