(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Iran announced the 'successful test of a new cruise missile with a range of over 1,350 kilometres yesterday, coinciding with celebrations for the country's 1979 revolution.
'The test of the Hoveizeh cruise missile was carried out successfully at a range of 1,200 kilometres and accurately hit the set target, Defence Minister Amir Hatami said, quoted on state television which broadcast footage of its launch.
'It can be ready in the shortest possible time and flies at a very low altitude, he said. Hatami described the Hoveizeh as the 'long arm of the Islamic Republic of Iran in defending itself. It is part of the Soumar group of cruise missile, first unveiled in 2015 with a range of 700 kilometres, according to the minister.
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