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US skeptical of reports Iran has developed hypersonic missile – Pentagon

Above, Iran’s Shahed 129 drone on display in Tehran. A Revolutionary Guard official earlier claimed they have developed a hypersonic missile which can fly at least five times faster than the speed of sound. (Sepah News/AFP)
Above, Iran’s Shahed 129 drone on display in Tehran. A Revolutionary Guard official earlier claimed they have developed a hypersonic missile which can fly at least five times faster than the speed of sound. (Sepah News/AFP)
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18 Nov 2022 03:11:37 GMT9
18 Nov 2022 03:11:37 GMT9
  • Revolutionary Guards’ aerospace commander claims Iran has built a hypersonic ballistic missile
WASHINGTON: The United States is skeptical of reports suggesting Iran had developed a hypersonic missile, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Thursday.

The semi-official Tasnim news agency last week quoted the Revolutionary Guards’ aerospace commander as saying Iran had built a hypersonic ballistic missile.

“We’ve seen the reports asserted and coming out of Iran, we remain skeptical of these reports,” Sabrina Singh told a news conference.

Hypersonic missiles can fly at least five times faster than the speed of sound and on a complex trajectory, making them difficult to intercept.

Reuters
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