Iran unveils locally-made 700-km range missile

TEHRAN, Sept 25 (KUNA) -- Iran launched production line for its first solid-fuel pin-point precision and long-range missile dubbed Zolfaqar on Sunday, according to the official news agency, IRNA.
Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said during the launching ceremony of the missile that the tactical missile of Zolfaqar which was entirely indigenous in designing and making served the purpose of enhancing Iranآ’s missile combat might as stated by the Supreme Leader.
He said the missile is capable of hitting its targets 700 kms away.
The launching of the production line of Zolfaqar missile coincides with the week-long ceremonies nationwide to mark the war with Iraq between 1980 and 1988.
Zolfaqar missile is the first Iranian missile using solid fuel with a range of 700 kilometers and high-precision guide capability. The missile was unveiled during military parades in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. (end) mw.rk