Tehran: Iran missile activities legitimate based on int'l laws

Kanaani ruled out interventionist statements by certain Western states on the unveiling of the Fattah missile, stipulating that these countries, which have a long history of violating international commitments in different fields of nuclear tests, non-proliferation regime, atomic missiles as well as destructive regional and international interference, do not deserve the right to comment on legitimate defensive capabilities of Iran, IRNA reports.

The US, the UK and Australia, that signed AUKUS agreement, is an obvious discriminatory approach by nuclear powers in transferring technology and highly enriched uranium and in contradiction to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), he noted.

Kanaani appreciated the Iranian armed forces’ efforts to create effective deterrence in the face of foreign threats and in defending the national security of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Fattah hypersonic missile has a range of 1,400 kilometres and hits speeds of Mach 13-15. The missile which has been produced by IRGC Aerospace Force specialists, is able to bypass and destroy air defense systems.

The precision-guided missile also features excellent manoeuvrability and stealth ability to pass through radar systems.

The Fattah features a moveable secondary nozzle and uses solid propellants, allowing it to reach high speeds and "perform various manoeuvres inside and outside the earth's atmosphere".

Hypersonic missiles can fly at least five times faster than the speed of sound and on a complex trajectory, which makes them difficult to intercept.

Western governments worry that satellite launch systems incorporate technologies interchangeable with those used in ballistic missiles capable of delivering a nuclear warhead, while Iran has always denied this fact. They are particularly concerned because the UN Security Council resolution 2231, which restricts missiles and related technologies, is effective until October 2023.