Iran tested new types of Dehlaviyeh anti-armour and Toophan anti-tank missiles Dec. 26 as part of a large-scale military drill that started earlier on Dec. 25. Both missiles were made domestically in Iran, the Fars news agency said.
Reportedly, Dehlaviyeh is a laser-guided anti-armour missile. It is the most developed missile able of destroying tanks and other armoured vehicles, as well as moving and non-moving objects.
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The other tested missile, the Toophan, has two warheads and destroys a target by penetrating into it. The tested missile is the most developed Toophan type missile, the report said.
Iran’s army started a large-scale military drill dubbed ‘Mohammad Rasoulallah’ on Dec. 25 near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The six-day military exercise includes Iran’s navy, air force, land units and the Khatam al-Anbia air defense base. |