New Iranian defense minister has background in missile development, broader defense industry

Tehran, Iran

Time

18 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC

Source

Jerusalem Post

THREAT

HIGH

Verification

✓ VERIFIED

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Jerusalem Post — Based in a country that is party to the conflict

MISSILE / WEAPON INFO

Shahab-3

Şahab-3 · İran

BALLISTIC

RANGE

2,000

km

SPEED

Mach

7

WARHEAD

760

kg

Iran's primary medium-range ballistic missile. Derived from North Korean Nodong. Capable of reaching Israel.

GUIDANCE

İnertial + terminal güdüm

PROPULSION

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