Iran says it receives supersonic cruise missile technology
Iran claims to have obtained the technology to develop a supersonic cruise missile, which is still in the testing stage.
Source: reported on Wednesday by the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim; writes European Pravda.
The announcement comes amid rising tensions with the United States in the Persian Gulf, after Iran unveiled new ships equipped with 600 km-range missiles last week.
"This missile, which is a new generation of Iranian-made cruise missiles, is currently being tested and will become a new chapter in Iran's defence power," the agency said.
Background:
- In April, the media reported that China, Russia and Iran were holding secret talks on supplying the Islamic Republic with a key chemical compound used to propel ballistic missiles.
- The media also claimed Russia signed a secret agreement with Iran to return enriched uranium.
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