Iran Vows to Enhance Missile Range and Speed Amid Regional Tensions
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
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- Iran plans to enhance missile speed and range.
- Adversaries are now located thousands of kilometers away.
- Recent missile use against U.S. bases and ships was deemed effective.
- Iran launched over 1,700 missiles and 4,000 drones last year.
- Hundreds of missiles were fired at Israel from Iran.
- Tehran is preparing for future conflicts with improved capabilities.
Iran intends to expand the capabilities of its missile systems, according to Mohammad Akraminia, spokesperson for the Islamic Republic's army. He announced that Tehran plans to increase the speed and range of its missiles, citing the growing distance of Iran's adversaries from its borders, potentially "up to thousands of kilometers."
Akraminia described Iran's recent missile performance as "very good," noting the use of ground-to-ground missiles against U.S. bases in Kuwait and naval cruise missiles against ships. Despite this, he emphasized the need for further upgrades, stating, "The speed and range of these missiles must be increased, as the enemy is currently located a greater distance from our shores, up to a thousand kilometers away."
He also indicated that "excellent steps" have already been taken to improve missile speed and accuracy, though he provided no specific details. This statement follows a year in which Iran significantly increased its use of missiles and drones in regional conflicts.
According to available data, Iran launched over 1,700 ballistic and cruise missiles and approximately 4,000 drones towards various Middle Eastern countries, with a substantial portion targeting Gulf states hosting U.S. bases. The past year also saw a significant escalation against Israel, with hundreds of ballistic missiles fired directly from Iranian territory during several rounds of fighting.
The message from Tehran indicates that Iran is already preparing for future conflicts by focusing on improving its ability to strike farther, faster, and with greater precision.
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