Iran Tests New Air Defense Naval Missile Amid Tensions with US
Iran tested a new long-range naval air defense missile, named 'Sayyad-3G', during exercises by the Revolutionary Guard Navy in the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing tensions with the United States, Iranian media reported this Saturday. The 'Sayyad-3G' was launched from the warship 'Shahid Sayyad Shirazi' in the naval exercises 'Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz', carried out by the Guard Navy on Monday and Tuesday in the area, according to the Mehr agency. According to Iranian authorities, the 'Sayyad-3G' has a range of up to 150 kilometers, allowing it to create an air 'defensive perimeter' around the ship, and is capable of intercepting fighters, high-altitude drones, maritime patrol aircraft, support aircraft, and certain cruise missiles.
TL;DR
- Iran tested its new 'Sayyad-3G' long-range naval air defense missile during naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The 'Sayyad-3G' has a range of up to 150 km and can intercept various aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles.
- The test occurred amid heightened tensions with the US and renewed negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
- US President Trump had warned of considering limited strikes against Iran to pressure it into a new nuclear deal.
- Iran's Foreign Minister stated Iran will respond in kind if the US uses 'the language of force'.
- US media reported that the US military is prepared for imminent strikes on Iran, with significant military deployments in the Middle East.