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Iran Unveils Fattah Hypersonic Missile, Claiming a 'Generational Leap' in Technology

Iran unveiled a new hypersonic missile named Fattah on Tuesday, which is the first of its kind for the country.

06 June 2023 · 20:47 UTC

Fattah can travel at speeds of up to 15 times the speed of sound and has the capability to penetrate missile defense systems.

Iran claims that Fattah represents a "generational leap" for its missile technology.

The missile was unveiled during a military parade in the city of Khorramabad, where Iran's President Hassan Rouhani was in attendance.

The United States and other Western countries have criticized Iran's missile program and have imposed sanctions on the country.