Iran announced the successful test of a new cruise missile with a range of more than 1,350 kilometres (840 miles) on Saturday, state television reported. “The test of the Hoveizeh cruise missile was carried out successfully at a range of 1,200 kilometres and accurately hit the set target,” Defence Minister Amir Hatami said. “It can be ready in the shortest possible time and flies at a very low altitude,” he said, in an announcement that coincided with 40th anniversary celebrations of the Islamic Republic. Details soon. DOWNLOAD THE PUNCH NEWS APP NOW ON

Source: Punch February 02, 2019 13:30 UTC