TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled a new generation of precision-guided missiles capable of striking ground and seaborne targets in surgical operations at a time of rising tensions with the United States.
The Fateh-e Mobin missile was showcased and entered the production line on Monday in the presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.
State broadcaster IRIB said the new short-range missile had “successfully passed its tests” and could strike targets on land and sea.
The projectile is equipped with an advanced “seeker head,” as well as tactical and radar-evasion capabilities.
It can engage targets under various environmental conditions and operate in the face of electronic warfare tactics as well as pierce through all types of missile shields.
Hatami said Iran’s defensive and missile strength was deterrent in nature. “As promised to our dear people, we will not spare any effort to increase the missile capabilities of the country and we will certainly increase our missile power every day,” he was quoted by news agency Tasnim.
Iran’s enhancement of its missile capabilities, he said, is the most important plank of the country’s defense power and the Islamic Republic will continue to strengthen them.
“Today, the enemies are well aware of Iran’s defense power,” said the defense minister, who hailed the projectile’s entirely-domestic production procedure.
“The more intense are sanctions, pressures, smear campaigns, and psychological warfare against the great nation of Iran, the greater will become our will to enhance our defensive power in all areas,” he asserted.
The missile is named after “Fatah Al-Mubeen” (Manifest Victory) – a divine honour given to the Treaty of Hudaibiyah between Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), representing the state of Medina, and the Quraysh tribe of Makkah in March 628 (corresponding to Dhu al-Qi’dah, 6 AH).
