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The unveiling event comes at a time of growing regional tension linked to the war in Gaza and Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. AFP
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Iranian Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani delivering a speech at an unveiling ceremony for new missile systems Arman and Azarakhsh. EPA
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He was part of the unveiling event showcasing the two domestically made missile systems at an undisclosed location in Iran. EPA
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Azarakhsh is a low-altitude air defence system. EPA
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The Arman missile system 'can simultaneously confront six targets at a distance of 120km to 180km', Irna news outlet reported. AFP
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A Sayad-3 missile on show during the unveiling of the Arman defence system. AFP
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The unveiling event comes at a time of growing regional tension linked to the war in Gaza and Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. AFP
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Iranian Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani delivering a speech at an unveiling ceremony for new missile systems Arman and Azarakhsh. EPA
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He was part of the unveiling event showcasing the two domestically made missile systems at an undisclosed location in Iran. EPA
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Azarakhsh is a low-altitude air defence system. EPA
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The Arman missile system 'can simultaneously confront six targets at a distance of 120km to 180km', Irna news outlet reported. AFP
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A Sayad-3 missile on show during the unveiling of the Arman defence system. AFP
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The unveiling event comes at a time of growing regional tension linked to the war in Gaza and Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. AFP
Iran displays home-grown air-defence systems amid regional tension
Arman is an anti-ballistic missile system, while Azarakhsh is a low-altitude air defence system
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17 February, 2024
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