Iran unveils two new advanced weapons systems.

Iran's IRNA news agency reported on February 17 that the country has unveiled new weapons, including the domestically produced Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh short-range air defense system.

Iran has unveiled two new weapons, including the domestically produced Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh short-range air defense system. (Source: Anadolu Ajansı)

Iran's IRNA news agency reported on February 17 that the country has unveiled new weapons, including the domestically produced Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh short-range air defense system.

The unveiling ceremony for the two weapons systems took place in the presence of Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani.

According to IRNA : "With the introduction of new systems into the country's defense network, the Islamic Republic of Iran's air defense capabilities will increase significantly."

The Arman missile system can simultaneously engage six targets at distances ranging from 120 to 180 km, while the Azarakhsh missile system can identify and destroy targets at ranges up to 50 km.”

The move comes amid rising tensions in the region, as Iranian-backed Houthi forces carried out a series of attacks on ships linked to the US, UK, and Israel in the Red Sea to show solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip.

To counter Houthi attacks, the U.S. has targeted sites inside Yemen as well as facilities of Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria.

The ongoing attacks by the Yemeni group prompted US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to launch a multinational operation last December to protect maritime shipping in the Red Sea. Additionally, US and British forces have conducted significant attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen, aiming to reduce the group's ability to attack commercial vessels.

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