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U.S. President, Donald Trump Expresses Shock Over Iran’s Alleged 2,700-Mile Missile Capability, Raises Fresh Concerns on Tehran’s Expanding Arsenal
United States President, Donald Trump, has expressed shock that Iran has the capability to launch missile 2,700 miles, raising renewed concerns over Tehran’s growing military strength and its implications for global security.
Trump expressed this surprises on Friday while highlighting concerns about Iran’s growing missile arsenal, a development that continues to draw intense scrutiny from Washington and its allies.
Iran’s missile programme has long remained a focal point in international security discussions, with ongoing debates surrounding the true extent of its capabilities and intentions. Analysts note that while Iran currently possesses short- and medium-range missiles, its ambitions and technological advancements have continued to evolve over time.
Reports indicate that Iran has been developing its missile capabilities, including the Khorramshahr and Sejjil missiles with ranges of around 2,000 kilometers, and the Soumar cruise missile with a range of up to 3,000 kilometers.
It was gathered that Iran’s missile capabilities have been a subject of debate, with some experts saying Tehran’s claims of targeting US bases are exaggerated, while others warn that Iran’s advancements pose a significant threat to regional and global security.
The concerns are further heightened by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where Iran’s missile and drone capabilities have played a strategic role in recent confrontations. Despite military pressure, intelligence reports suggest that Iran still retains a significant portion of its arsenal, underscoring the complexity of the threat.
Meanwhile, the US has acknowledged Iran’s growing capabilities, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stating that Iran could hit Washington DC and other major US cities with intermediate-range ballistic missiles through proxies in Venezuela.
“The United States was unaware Iran had the capability to launch a missile 2,700 miles,” Trump said.