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Iran's Revolutionary Breakthrough: Hypersonic Missile with 15 Times the Speed of Sound

Iran Achieves Milestone with Hypersonic Missile Technology Amidst Rising Tensions
"General Iran Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in Iraq in a US drone strike on January 3, 2020, is seen in front of the Qiam missile (background left), Zolfaghar (top right), and Dezful missiles during an exhibition showcasing missile capabilities by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, one day before the second anniversary of Iran's missile attacks on US bases in Iraq in retaliation for the assassination of General Soleimani. (AP PHOTO/VAHID SALEMI)"
"General Iran Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in Iraq in a US drone strike on January 3, 2020, is seen in front of the Qiam missile (background left), Zolfaghar (top right), and Dezful missiles during an exhibition showcasing missile capabilities by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, one day before the second anniversary of Iran's missile attacks on US bases in Iraq in retaliation for the assassination of General Soleimani. (AP PHOTO/VAHID SALEMI)"


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Iran Achieves Milestone with Hypersonic Missile Technology Amidst Rising Tensions


Iran's Hypersonic Missile Breakthrough

Iran has recently made a groundbreaking announcement on Tuesday (6/6/2023), claiming to have successfully developed a hypersonic missile capable of traveling at 15 times the speed of sound. This technological achievement comes at a time of heightened tensions between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear program. Additionally, Iran has revealed the inclusion of a new weapon in its arsenal, known as Fattah, meaning "Conqueror" in Farsi. Interestingly, the missile's launch coincides with Iran's announcement of reopening diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.


Demonstrating Military Capabilities

According to reports from Yahoo News, a tightly controlled segment on Iranian television aimed to showcase Tehran's hardline government's ability to deploy advanced weaponry against its adversaries in the broader Middle East region. During the event, President Ebrahim Raisi stated, "Today, we feel that our deterrent power has been established," highlighting that this strength serves as an anchor for the region's security and lasting peace. The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard paramilitary aerospace program, General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, unveiled what appeared to be a prototype of the hypersonic missile. Hajizadeh claimed that the missile has a range of up to 1,400 kilometers (870 miles), positioning it as a medium-range weapon within Iran's extensive ballistic missile arsenal. Despite facing significant Western sanctions that have limited Iran's access to advanced weaponry, the Revolutionary Guard has managed to develop ballistic missiles over the years. Hajizadeh boldly asserted, "There is no system that can match or counter this missile."


Assessing the Hypersonic Missile's Capabilities

However, the veracity of this claim hinges on the maneuverability of the missile itself. Ballistic missiles follow predictable trajectories that can be anticipated and intercepted by anti-missile systems like the Patriot.

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