Iran Announces Production of New Anti-Aircraft Mis
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July 22, 2017
OAN Newsroom
This picture released by the official website of the Iranian Defense Ministry on Saturday, July 22, 2017, shows Sayyad-3 air defense missiles during inauguration of its production line at an undisclosed location, Iran, according to official information released. Sayyad-3 is an upgrade to previous versions of the missile. Writing on the banner at right reads in Persian: ” We are fighters as long as we are alive”. (Iranian Defense Ministry via AP)
Iran announces it’s opening a production line to build a new type of anti-aircraft missile.
According to the Iranian Defense Minister, the missile can travel around 75 miles and reach a height of 16 miles.
It’s also reportedly capable of shooting down stealth fighters and can track up to 30 targets at the same time.
The announcement follows newly placed sanctions imposed by the Trump Administration on the country last week.