Iran announces a long-range cruise missile on the anniversary of the revolution | World

"With a range of more than 1,300 kilometers (…), this cruise missile needs very little time to be used and can fly at low altitude," said the Iranian Minister of Defense , Amir Hatami, in statements the presentation ceremony.

Hatami said that the new missile, called Hoveizeh, was part of the family of Soumar cruise missiles, introduced in 2015.

Western experts say that Iran often exaggerates its ability to "fight". armament, although its long-range ballistic missiles cause anxiety.

Iran announced in January the failure of its attempt to launch a satellite after Tehran had been warned by the United States to avoid such activity.

Last month, Washington warned Tehran against three rocket launching projects, which would constitute a violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution by the United States because of the use of new technologies. ballistic missiles.