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Iran touts improved ballistic missile and vows preemptive action against threats

From Times of Israel · () English

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  • A senior Iranian official promoted an improved ballistic missile and said Iran would take preemptive action against threats.
  • The official said the missile had been tested against a US warship.
  • The UN nuclear watchdog chief urged Tehran to cooperate as Western countries pursue a Security Council referral.

Iran is touting an improved ballistic missile and warning that it will act preemptively against threats, as pressure over its nuclear program intensifies.

A senior Iranian official said the new missile had been “tested” against a US warship. The claim was presented as evidence of the missile’s capabilities while Tehran warned of action before threats materialize.

At the same time, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog urged Iran to cooperate. Western countries are seeking to refer the issue to the UN Security Council, adding diplomatic pressure to the military warnings.

tested

· Senior Iranian officialThe official used the word to describe the new missile’s reported action against a US warship.
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Originally published by Times of Israel in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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