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Iran announces successful test of long-range cruise missile
TEHRAN, Feb 2, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Iran announced the successful test of a new cruise missile with a range of more than 1,350 kilometres (840 miles) on Saturday, state television reported.
“The test of the Hoveizeh cruise missile was carried out successfully at a range of 1,200 kilometres and accurately hit the set target,” Defence Minister Amir Hatami said.
“It can be ready in the shortest possible time and flies at a very low altitude,” he said, in an announcement that coincided with 40th anniversary celebrations of the Islamic Republic.
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