In this image provided by the Presidency Office, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, stands next to a Ghader, or Capable, a new Iranian-made cruise missile, in Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Presidency Office, Ebrahim Seyyedi, HO)
Posted on 08/23/2011 9:06:13 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
Iran shows off new cruise missile
By NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press – 7 hours ago
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president claimed on Tuesday the country's military can cripple enemies on their own ground as Tehran put a new Iranian-made cruise missile on display, the latest addition to the nation's growing arsenal.
The state TV reported that the new missile, showcased at a ceremony in Tehran, is designed for sea-based targets, with a range of 124 miles (200 kilometers) and is capable of destroying a warship. The TV said it can travel at low altitudes and has a lighter weight and smaller dimensions.
"The best deterrence is that the enemy does not dare to invade," President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said during the ceremony. As he spoke, the TV showed footage of the weapon, dubbed "Ghader," or "Capable" in Farsi.
"The enemy should be crippled on its own ground and not over the skies of Tehran," said Ahmadinejad.
He did not name any specific country, though Iran considers Israel and the United States as its enemies.
Iran has an array of short and medium range ballistic missiles capable of hitting targets in the region, including Israel and U.S. military bases in the Gulf.
In 2010, Tehran displayed other Iranian-made cruise missiles but with a shorter range. Cruise missiles are highly advanced, guided missiles that can hit a land- or sea-based targets with great precision.
Also on display Tuesday was a new Iranian-made torpedo, dubbed "Valfajar," or "Dawn" in Farsi.
The West is already concerned about Iran's military capabilities, especially the implications of the country's controversial nuclear program. The U.S. and some of its allies, and as the U.N. nuclear agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency, fear that Iran is trying to produce a nuclear weapon.
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In this image provided by the Presidency Office, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, stands next to a Ghader, or Capable, a new Iranian-made cruise missile, in Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Presidency Office, Ebrahim Seyyedi, HO)
It is aimed in the right direction in the photo, just launch it.
The question is, who is helping Iran develop this technology?
Short answer: Everyone.
Arm these guys then all the neighbors will buy as well.
“The question is, who is helping Iran develop this technology?”
Obama....with his “lead from behind,” disorganized, ignore reality type foreign policy.
LOL...the flowers are a nice touch...is that like a “with love from...” type thing?
A little friendly advice for Iran. “When you find it necessary to tell us something we didn’t ask about, you probably don’t have anything”.
Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
Sun Tzu (544 BC-496 BC)
Iranian florists are flourishing?
Not ready for prime time. Even in the Age of Obama, the U.S. military would cut through them like a hot knife through butter. The trick is to leave the smoldering ruins and not try and install a stable civilized government. Ain't gonna happen.
Did barry send a letter of congratulations?
The flowers were sent by Raytheon marketing department, Middle East office.
lol
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