Iran sends ballistic missiles to Russia amid growing alliance
The American daily "The Wall Street Journal" reports that Iran has started dispatching short-range ballistic missiles to Russia – most likely the Fath-360. The newspaper emphasizes that the United States has informed its allies about this.
The Russians are tightening their relations with Iran. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu recently visited Tehran, where he talked with President Masoud Pezeshkian about expanding their partnership. At that time, it was reported that Tehran sought S-400 air defense systems from Russia to bolster its defense capabilities.
Moscow strengthens ties with Tehran
At the same time, anonymous sources reported that Iran was preparing to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles with a range of 75 miles to Russia. Russian Federation soldiers have also been in Iran for the past few weeks, training in operating the Fath-360 missile system.
The American "WSJ" now confirms that the shipment of weapons from Iran to Russia has already begun. The newspaper cites its findings from high-ranking officials in the USA and Europe who wish to remain anonymous. One source confirms that some of the missiles have already been delivered to Russia, and others are on the way. It is not known precisely how many missiles have reached the Russian Federation and how many are still in transit. However, the media note that Iran may have delivered up to 200 Fath-360 missiles so far.
Hundreds of missiles from Iran to Russia
The Fath-360, like its Iraqi version, Al-Aqsa 1, is a modern short-range ballistic missile that can attack targets up to 75 miles away. Its warhead weighs 330 pounds, posing a significant challenge to enemy defense systems.
The Fath-360 is a ballistic missile about 17 feet long and just under 1.3 feet in diameter. The missile weighs approximately 1,760 pounds and is capable of striking targets up to 75 miles away from the launch point. Thanks to GNSS and GLONASS satellite guidance systems and inertial navigation, the Fath-360 is highly precise. Upon impact with the target, the missile reaches speeds of up to Mach 4, making it a hazardous tool in military operations.
The Fath-360 is not just a ballistic missile but also part of a broader weapons system that includes advanced technologies and precise satellite guidance. Its ability to reach speeds of Mach 4 makes it exceptionally difficult to intercept by enemy defense systems. The high mass of the warhead ensures that a missile strike results in severe damage.
