Iran launches cruise missile from submarine for first time during war drills
- More than 100 vessels were taking part in war games in a vast area stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Indian Ocean
Iran has launched a cruise missile from a submarine for the first time during an ongoing annual military drill in the Strait of Hormuz, local media reported Sunday.
Iranian media said the “anti-ship cruise missile” was launched from a Ghadir-class submarine.
Iran’s other submarines, the Tareq and the new domestically built Fateh (Conqueror) have the same anti-ship capability, IRNA quoted a military statement as saying.
More than 100 vessels were taking part in three-day war games in a vast area stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Indian Ocean, state media reported.
Iran launched its domestically made destroyer Sahand in December, which official say has radar-evading stealth properties.
Iran frequently touts its military arsenal, much of which is manufactured locally because of international sanctions.