Russia Allegedly Provided Support to Iran in Developing Supersonic Missiles
Noting the deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, the report stated that the covert program covers missiles capable of targeting US warships.
It has been reported that Russia has covertly assisted Iran in developing next-generation supersonic cruise missiles that could threaten US warships and aircraft carriers in the Middle East. Leaked documents and expert assessments revealed the dimensions of the military cooperation between the two countries.
Details of the Covert Missile Program
It was stated that the secret program, codenamed C430L, began to take shape in 2023 and focuses on technologies that will allow the missiles to reach several times the speed of sound.
Ramjet Propulsion System and Defense Systems
The ramjet propulsion system technology that Tehran has been trying to develop for years allows for the production of faster and harder-to-intercept missiles, shortening the reaction time of Western air defense systems.
The scale of this technology transfer indicates that the program in question must have received approval from the highest echelons of the Russian government.
Military Cooperation and Expert Opinions
Fabian Hinz, a senior analyst at Conflict Armament Research and an Iranian missile expert, pointed out that such a program would require high-level political approval from Russia.
Military Intelligence and Satellite Tracking
Leaked documents indicate that preparations were ongoing before the official contract was signed in November 2023.
Additionally, it was reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps secretly acquired a high-resolution Chinese satellite to monitor US military positions in the Middle East.