Iran Claims Acquisition of Supersonic Cruise-Missile Technology Amid US Tensions
Iran has announced that it possesses the technology to build a supersonic cruise missile, a development that is likely to raise concerns among Western nations about Tehran's missile capabilities. The country claims that intercepting a cruise missile flying at supersonic speeds is extremely difficult, and the new weapon is currently undergoing testing. Despite opposition from the US and Europe, Iran has stated its intention to further develop its defensive missile program. Western military analysts, however, caution that Iran may sometimes exaggerate its missile capabilities.