Iran Equips Army, IRGC Naval Forces with New Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles

September 28, 2011

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Fars News Agency

Iran's Navy and Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Naval Force received a large supply of Qader (Mighty) anti-ship cruise missiles from the country's Defense Ministry. According to Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, the missiles have a 200 kilometer range, can be launched on short notice, and can hit both naval vessels and onshore targets.