Iran Suggests Missile Range Extension to Reach US, Citing Khamenei Directive
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Iran's IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran could develop missiles capable of reaching the United States, citing a directive from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The IRGC officially announced last week that it had lifted its 2,000-kilometer limit on ballistic missile ranges. This move follows a warning from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khomeini about a geographically unrestricted response to threats from the US or Israel. While Iran currently lacks missiles with ranges beyond 2,000 kilometers, the development of its space program technology has raised concerns about potential intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iran's IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency suggested Tehran could develop missiles capable of reaching the US.
- The IRGC officially announced last week it has lifted its 2,000-kilometer limit on ballistic missile ranges.
- A directive attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly calls for a geographically unlimited response to threats.
- US officials have warned that Iran's space program technology could be adapted for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
- The Khorramshahr-4 missile, with a 2,000 km range, was reportedly deployed in IRGC 'missile cities' in February.
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