Iran's new ballistic missile 'Kheibar' unveiled
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Türkiye's neighbor Iran unveiled its new ballistic missile called "Kheibar" with a range of 2,000 kilometers in a program organized with the participation of senior military officials in the capital Tehran. The steps taken by Iran are closely followed by the countries in the region.
Iran continues to take new steps to strengthen its defense industry.
A new medium-range ballistic missile called "Kheibar" was displayed at a military event in the capital Tehran.
According to Anadolu, Kheibar, a liquid-fueled ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers from land to land, has the capacity to carry 1500 kilograms of warheads.
THE MISSILE HAS THE CAPACITY TO CARRY VARIOUS WARHEADS
Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said the ballistic missile is part of the "Hormershahr" missile family developed by Iran.
"The missile has a very high destructive power and is capable of carrying various warheads," Ashtiani said at the ceremony.
The images of the missile being launched and then hitting a target were highly appreciated by Iranians.
Source: Anadolu Agency
