Iran unveils its own hypersonic missile

Iran has unveiled its first domestically produced hypersonic ballistic missile, state-run IRNA news agency reported.

The announcement heightened Western concerns about the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile program, as the West was far behind in the development of hypersonic weapons.

The domestically-developed hypersonic missile "Fattah", #Iran IRGC's most recent achievement, was unveiled on Tuesday morning (June 6) in the presence of President Ebrahim Raisi. pic.twitter.com/wzwUTRR3ez

— IRNA News Agency (@IrnaEnglish) June 6, 2023

Iranian state media broadcast images of the missile, dubbed the Fattah, and unveiled at a special ceremony attended by President Ebrahim Raisi and top Revolutionary Guard officers.

Supersonic missiles can fly at speeds up to five times the speed of sound and follow complex trajectories, making them extremely difficult or impossible to intercept. There are reports that the Iranians got the know-how from the Russians to create such an achievement.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) hypersonic missile dubbed “Fattah” was unveiled in the presence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. pic.twitter.com/tZ9dFy3CyG

— Tehran Times (@TehranTimes79) June 6, 2023

🇮🇷 BREAKING: #Iran releases first unofficial image of its new "Fatah" #hypersonic warhead
This makes Iran one of only three countries in the world to possess a hypersonic warhead, or more accurately, a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV). pic.twitter.com/JtxhRReF3A

— Iran Consulate – Hyderabad (@IraninHyderabad) June 6, 2023

However, one thing is when Iran declares something, another thing is when it actually happens. It is possible that this presentation is one of the elements of the information war.

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