Iran's Navy Adds Sophisticated Cruise Missiles To Its Armory

An overview of the Iranian port of Konarak (file photo)

Iran’s navy on December 24 added domestically produced sophisticated cruise missiles to its arsenal, state TV reported. The TV said both Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles have arrived at a naval base near the Indian Ocean in the southern Iranian port of Konarak, some 1,400 kilometers southeast of Tehran. Navy chief Shahram Irani said the Talaeieh has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers and called it "fully smart.” Irani said the cruise missile is capable of changing targets during travel. He said the Nasi has a range of 100 kilometers and can be installed on warships.