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Iran unveils ‘hypersonic missile able to beat air defences’

Iran unveils ‘hypersonic missile able to beat air defences’ — Women look at the Fattah missile at a ceremony in Tehran, Iran (Hossein Zohrevand/Tasnim News Agency/AP)

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023 - 10:27

Associated Press reporters

Iran claims it has created a hypersonic missile capable of travelling at 15 times the speed of sound.

Tuesday’s announcement comes as tensions remain high with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

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