Iran says it's the third country to have hypersonic missiles that can be used to attack an aircraft carrier. This was claimed by Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, saying that it is being tested and getting built, noted Tehran Times.

Iran Developd Hypersonic Missiles

Iran is one of three nations that have perfected the sought technology, remarked Bagheri. The ballistic missile will threaten western warships around Iranian waters up to 1,500 kilometers, reported Eurasian Times.

The new weapons will secure the seas with over 1000 kilometers enhancing protection from western attackers. It flies to outer space at about Mach 8 and can dive down to hit targets accurately. Describe the scenario wherein the aircraft carrier and its warships will be in danger even at 1,500 kilometers off. He added that noteworthy talents did it, cited Tasnim News. 

In November 2022, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force alleged they had a hypersonic weapon capable of defeating most air defense platforms. Very agile and capable of over or under the atmosphere with high speed.

Iranian military officials verified this by verifying the speed and height it can do exo-atmospheric maneuvering. An engine that activates about 500 kilometers from the target will dazzle the defenders with minute adjustments guiding the missile to impact.

Third Country with Hypersonic Missile Technology 

This is only one of many developments in military equipment, including high-tech drones. Information about the Iranian missile program has revealed that it fired about 228 ballistic missiles from the time of the 2015 nuclear deal, per FDD.

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Based on a report, Tehran tested 100 missiles throughout 2022, about three times more than in 2021. A paper authored by a Washington think-tank said it was part of a military exercise conducted by Tehran.

A claim by the US is that one of these missiles used in Iraq killed an American, but no verification was mentioned. Improvements in the relevant technology include underground facilities with storage areas with better missile range, accuracy, and mobility of platforms.

Necessary development for these super-fast missiles that has everything needed to make them excellent cutting-edge arms in Iran's arsenal. US pundits say it will allow Tehran to send more destructive attacks at longer ranges.

Another aspect of these advanced arms, like hyper-fast ballistic missiles, will put anyone daring to attack Tehran in the wrong position. One of them is the US cannot deploy their Carrier Strike Groups, which will be in duck shoot. Weaknesses in typical warfare will be increased with hypersonic arms, and nukes will be an option for extra defense.

Some sectors imply that Tehran will push its foreign policy with these ballistic missiles out of fear of the west as its enemies like the US and Israel will be on the back foot if Tehran gives these weapons to Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.

The west will be desperate to pressure the Iranians to end their missile program because these arms will impact an ability to stop it in a conflict. The government of Tehran knows that it must win over the west and sow disunity at the right time.

Iran, as the third country to have hypersonic missiles, becomes a threat to western hegemony that relies on advanced arms.

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