Recently, due to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and tensions in the Middle East, the United States has repeatedly blamed Iran for a number of incidents, including attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East, Houthi attacks on merchant ships in Yemen, and attacks on oil tankers in the Indian Ocean. These accusations appear to be aimed at creating a pretext for possible military action against Iran.
At this tense moment, it was revealed that the Iranian Navy had acquired a new cruise missile, which is said to have a range of more than 1,000 kilometers and is capable of easily striking US ships. According to the report, the Iranian Navy has been equipped with this new cruise missile and reconnaissance *** called "Talaye".
According to Iranian officials, Navy Chief of Staff Shahram Ilani was quoted as saying that the new "Talaye" cruise missile not only has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, but also has intelligent functions that can change targets during flight.
On the other hand, Sky News also reported that the Iranian Navy is equipped with cruise missiles with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers, and pointed out that these new ** include reconnaissance aircraft, drones and naval cruise missiles, all of which are produced by the Iranian military industry.
At present, the US USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier strike group and other *** have been deployed in the Red Sea region, while the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group is also on standby in the Mediterranean. In addition, the United States has formed a joint maritime force with several countries, claiming to be aimed at containing the Houthis, but these actions pose a clear threat to Iran's security.
Iran's new smart cruise missiles, which have a range of up to 1,000 kilometers, are believed to be able to easily deal with the United States in the Persian Gulf and other regions. The terrain in the Persian Gulf region is narrow, and it is difficult for US warships to exert their full strength in such an environment. Not long ago, the US aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower entered the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, and Iran sent drones close to the aircraft carrier several times, forcing it to change course.
Iran's recent high-profile military moves include not only the public display of the new cruise missile, Talaye, but also frequent movements of the Strategic Missile Forces. According to the Greek Pentapostagma on December 23, Iran has massively demonstrated its strategic-class ballistic missiles, which are quite rare in peacetime. Such actions raise the impression that they may be bracing for military intervention in Gaza or for a possible confrontation with U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf.
Brigadier General Reza Nagdi, assistant commander in charge of coordinating the affairs of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, issued some stern warnings. He said that if the United States and its allies continue to cause trouble in the Red Sea, the "crime" could make the Red Sea not only a nightmare for the United States and Israel, but could also lead to the closure of waters in the Mediterranean, the Strait of Gibraltar and other regions.
Iran's threat has raised concerns in Western countries, because if Iran and the Houthis act in concert, the blockade of the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea will seriously affect the international economy. The urgency of the situation is also indicative of the urgency of the situation in the recent marked decline in imports from Mediterranean ports, especially Israeli ports.