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Iran to upgrade missile range and speed following US conflict
The Iranian military has announced a decision to upgrade its entire missile arsenal, focusing on increasing the range and speed of its ballistic and cruise missiles. Iranian Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia stated that these measures are a direct response to the presence of US forces within 1,000 kilometers of the Iranian coast.
Akraminia noted that recent combat experiences demonstrated the effectiveness of Iranian weaponry, specifically citing ground-to-ground missiles used against US bases in Kuwait and naval cruise missiles used against enemy vessels. The upgrade program aims to improve both the speed and the precision of future missile generations to ensure more effective targeting.
In a parallel diplomatic context, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that there is no military solution to the conflict with the United States, advocating for negotiations based on justice and equity. Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf indicated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless Tehran's seven conditions, established in a June provisional agreement, are met by Washington.
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Abbas Araghchi · Fars News Agency · Iran · Iran Army · Iranian Army · Islamic Republic of Iran Army · Kuwait · Mohammad Akrami-nia · Mohammad Akraminia · Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf · United States
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- [● 13 SOURCES] The decision to upgrade missiles is a response to US forces being stationed up to 1,000 kilometers from Iranian coasts. aftabnews.ir · ir.voanews.com · sputnikglobe.com · tech.wp.pl · www.dimokratia.gr · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Iranian army targeted four US bases across the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. ir.voanews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Iranian naval cruise missiles were used against enemy vessels. aftabnews.ir · ir.voanews.com · dailybaakhabar.com · dailykhabrain.com.pk · fakti.bg
- [● 5 SOURCES] Iranian ground force missiles targeted US bases in Kuwait during the conflict. ir.voanews.com · aftabnews.ir · dailybaakhabar.com · dailykhabrain.com.pk · fakti.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] The missile upgrades will encompass all of the army's missiles. aftabnews.ir · ir.voanews.com · dailykhabrain.com.pk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Iran possesses medium-range missiles with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers. sputnikglobe.com · www.tromaktiko.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Fath ground-to-ground missiles and Arash-2 drones were used in recent operations. ir.voanews.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Iran is increasing the range and speed of its missiles. aftabnews.ir · ir.voanews.com · sputnikglobe.com · tech.wp.pl · dailybaakhabar.com · +5 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Iran has already begun taking steps to upgrade its missile capabilities. aftabnews.ir · ir.voanews.com · sputnikglobe.com · tech.wp.pl · dailybaakhabar.com · +6 more