Russia provides covert support to Iran on cruise missile development
According to leaked reports and travel records, Russia secretly assisted Iran in developing advanced hypersonic cruise missiles from 2023 to 2026 under a program codenamed C430L. The aim was to enhance Iran's military capabilities and develop missile systems capable of threatening U.S. warships in the Middle East. The assistance included advanced technologies for ramjet propulsion systems, allowing Iran to produce supersonic cruise missiles that are more difficult to intercept and thereby strengthening its strategic position. This transfer of technology represents one of the most significant exchanges of sensitive military technology between Moscow and Tehran, demonstrating a high level of cooperation. Senior Russian experts, highly skilled, were involved in helping Iran improve its propulsion and design systems. It is believed that Iran's successful mastery of this technology could, in the future, reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers and provide a significant military advantage. This reflects Russia's broader efforts to expand its support for Iran and to deploy its tools in regional conflicts, amid warnings about the potential of these missiles to threaten U.S. naval interests and regional vessels.
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