In the shadow of the resumption of nuclear talks in Vienna: Iran today (Wednesday) unveiled a new accurate strategic missile with a range of 1,450 kilometers, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported. The missile, dubbed the “Castle Crusher,” was unveiled during a visit by senior Iranian military leaders to the Revolutionary Guards’ missile base.
“The strategic weapon is a third-generation long-range missile developed by the Revolutionary Guards, powered by solid fuel and capable of penetrating high-maneuverable missile defense systems,” the report said, noting that the design of the new missile reduced it by a third compared to similar missiles. , While the preparation time required for its launch has been cut to one-sixth of what is usually required.
The launch of the new missile coincides with the resumption of nuclear talks in Vienna last night, following a string of reports that the powers were approaching a new agreement – and after the US announced its intention to lift some sanctions on Iran.
Voices from the US government show that there is no coherence in the country to make political decisions in the direction of advancement in the #ViennaTalks. The US administration can not pay for its internal disputes by violating #Iran‘s legal rights.
— علی شمخانی (@alishamkhani_ir) February 9, 2022
Meanwhile, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran. Ali Shimkhani criticized the United States and wrote on his Twitter account that “US government votes show that there is no coherence in the country to make political decisions in the direction of advancing talks in Vienna. The US administration can not pay for its internal disputes by violating Iran’s legal rights.”