Understanding Iran’s claims about testing a new ballistic missile - analysis

Iran’s decision to test-fire a new long-range missile has raised eyebrows around the Middle East and in the West.

One of the reasons Iran’s missiles are now more in the spotlight is because of the country’s threats to Europe and the longer ranges of these missiles. Iran has supplied Russia with armed drones and its missile program is increasingly recognized as a growing threat outside the Middle East.

The missile used by Iran in their latest test is a 4th generation Khorramshahr-class missile called Kheibar.

The Khorramshahr class of missiles has been tested since 2017, and France and the US have both spoken out about the test firing. The US has called the development of these kinds of missiles a serious threat and says it opposes further developments involving this type of missile. 

Iran is supposed to be curtailed in carrying out these actions by UN Resolution 2231 but nevertheless continues to conduct these tests and seek the technology to increase its missiles and their ranges. READ MORE