Iran says its land-to-sea ballistic missile range now 700 kilometers

A ballistic missile is seen in what Iran says is an underground base, in an undisclosed location in the country

Times of Israel and agencies report, “A senior Iranian official said Tuesday that the range of the country’s land-to-sea ballistic missile has been increased to 700 kilometers (435 miles), the Reuters news agency reported. “We have managed to make land-to-sea ballistic, not cruise, missiles that can hit any vessel or ship from 700 kilometers,” Amirali Hajizadeh, head of the Revolutionary Guards’ airspace division, was quoted as saying by the semi-official Fars news agency. The announcement comes amid recent tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-third of the world’s oil supply passes as it travels from the Persian Gulf.”

“Hajizadeh also claimed that all Iran-produced missiles with a range of 200-2000 kilometers now have precision-striking capability, adding that any missiles produced and stockpiled until now have been modified to the same specification….Although there are no restrictions in place on the range of Iranian missiles, US President Donald Trump had insisted that limitations be placed on Tehran’s missile program as a prerequisite for Washington remaining in the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. He ultimately pulled out of it on May 12.” (more…)