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India.com
11 hours ago
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Israel-Iran war: Did Iran get deadly Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles from Pakistan or China? Experts make big claim, say Iran's hypersonic technology is…
Iran's Fattah-1 hypersonic missile can reach speeds of up to Mach 15. (15 times the speed of sound). Israel-Iran war: Iran has fired more than 400 missiles at Israel in 12 waves of retaliatory strikes since Israel-Iran war erupted last week, and interestingly, the quality of Iranian missiles launched towards the Jewish state has improved with each wave, with the latest strikes consisting of the Fattah-1 hypersonic missile, and the Sejjil-2 solid-fueled two-stage ballistic missiles. Did Pakistan or China provide Iran with the Fattah-1 hypersonic missile? Notably, soon after Iran's Fattah-I hypersonic missiles struck Israel, rumors began circulating on social media that Tehran may have acquired the advanced missile from one of its allies, China, Pakistan, Russia, or even Pakistan. However, defense experts have shut down these rumors, stating that Iran's hypersonic technology is completely indigenous, and there is no evidence that the Fattah-1 missile was 'obtained' from any foreign country. They said that the Fattah-1 is a domestically-developed hypersonic missile system, designed and manufactured by Iran's state-owned Defense Industries Organization (DIO), as part of its missile research and development program. The DIO works under the IRGC Aerospace Force, the IRGC's aerial unit. Why many believed Iran's Fattah-1 missile was 'acquired' from Pakistan? The rumor stems from similar-sounding weapons systems of Pakistan and Iran, that share somewhat similar names but are completely different platforms. The Iranian Fattah-1 is a state-of-the-art hypersonic missile system, while Pakistan has Fatah-1, a rocket artillery system designed for short-range bombardment. Though the names sound same, both are completely different military technologies, with vastly different purposes, range, and capability. Additionally, Pakistan has not developed any hypersonic technology so far, with Iran being only the fourth nation after India, China, and Russia, to develop the capability. A few experts believe that Iran may received technical know-how or indirect help from China or North Korea, but there is no concrete for the claim. How powerful is Iran's Fattah-I hypersonic missile? The Fattah-I, a precision-guided, two-stage hypersonic ballistic missile, is the most advanced missile fired by Iran so far. The Fattah missile is powered by solid fuel, and has a movable nozzle for advanced maneuverability. The hypersonic missile, first unveiled by Iran in 2023, has a range of 1,400 km, and is capable of operating inside and beyond the Earth's atmosphere, reaching speeds of up to Mach 15, according to reports. Hypersonic missiles are much more difficult for air defenses to intercept, because of their ability to maneuver mid-flight while flying over Mach 5 speeds. According to the IRGC, almost all of its ballistic missiles briefly reach hypersonic speed when they dive toward a target. As per reports, the Fattah-1 missile is activated using a spherical propellant and can change course in all directions during flight, making detection and interception almost impossible. Iran is only the fourth country after India, China, and Russia to have successfully produced a hypersonic missile.
India.com
17 hours ago
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'Is it a meteor, or a dragon...'; Iran's Fattah-I hypersonic missile flies towards Israel at 15 times speed of sounds, videos go viral
Iran launched the Fattah-I hypersonic missile at Israel causing extensive damage. (Image: Screengrab/X) Israel-Iran war: Iran has fired more than 400 ballistic missiles towards Israel since the Israel-Iran war erupted on June 13, but its latest barrage has grabbed more global headlines and stunned military experts, as Iran's Fattah-I hypersonic missile reportedly flew towards the Jewish state at Mach 15 speeds (15 times the speed of sound), and pierced Israel's multilayered air defense system, including the famed Iron Dome. Visuals of Fattah-I flying in the skies and striking Israel went viral on social media, showing the blazing fast projecting piercing through the skies, with netizens wondering what kind of weapon Iran had fired. Some likened the sight to that of a mythical fire-breathing dragon, while others said it looked like a meteorite. THE MOMENT FATTAH-1 HYPERSONIC MISSILE STRUCK HAIFA — Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) June 14, 2025 🚀 Iran's Hypersonic Missile in Action – 'Fattah-1' This incredible footage shows what experts identify as Iran's Fattah-1 hypersonic missile, flying at speeds up to Mach 15 (~15,000 km/h). Designed to evade air defenses with a maneuverable warhead, it was reportedly used in… — Thinking Humanity (@ThinkingHumanit) June 14, 2025 More versed users asked whether Iran had launched a hypersonic glide vehicle. Later, it was revealed that Iran had fired its Fattah-1 hypersonic missile on the sixth day of the Israel-Iran war which marked the 11th phase of Tehran's Operation True Promise III, which was launched in retaliation to Israel's Operation Rising Lion. 'Turning point' in conflict, says IRGC In a statement, Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) termed the launch of the Fattah missile a 'turning point' in the ongoing conflict. 'The powerful and highly maneuverable Fattah missiles repeatedly shook the shelters of the cowardly Zionists tonight, sending a clear message of Iran's strength to Tel Aviv's warmongering ally, which continues to dwell in delusions and false assumptions.' Military analysts who analyzed the viral footage of the Fattah launch pointed out that the blistering speed and mid-flight maneuvering capabilities at Mach 13 to Mach 15 speeds make it extremely difficult for even the most advanced air defense systems to intercept the Iranian hypersonic missile. How powerful is Iran's Fattah-I hypersonic missile? The Fattah-I, a precision-guided, two-stage hypersonic ballistic missile, is the most advanced missile fired by Iran so far. The Fattah missile is powered by solid fuel, and has a movable nozzle for advanced maneuverability. The hypersonic missile, first unveiled by Iran in 2023, has a range of 1,400 km, and is capable of operating inside and beyond the Earth's atmosphere, reaching speeds of up to Mach 15, according to reports. Hypersonic missiles are much more difficult for air defenses to intercept, because of their ability to maneuver mid-flight while flying over Mach 5 speeds. According to the IRGC, almost all of its ballistic missiles briefly reach hypersonic speed when they dive toward a target. As per reports, the Fattah-1 missile is activated using a spherical propellant and can change course in all directions during flight, making detection and interception almost impossible. Iran is only the fourth country after India, China, and Russia to have successfully produced a hypersonic missile. How much damage did Fattah-I cause in Israel? According to media reports, the Fattah-I hypersonic missiles pierced Israeli air defenses, including the Iron Dome, and struck somewhere in Central Israel, causing significant damage and triggering massive fires in the region Israel-Iran war The Israel-Iran war erupted on June 13 when Israel unleashed a wave of pre-dawn air strikes on Iranian cities, including capital Tehran, under Operation Rising Lion, in which several top Iranian nuclear scientists and military commanders, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami, commander Ghulam-Ali Rashid, nuclear scientist Dr. Mohammad Tehranchi, nuclear scientist Dr. Fereydoon Abbasi and Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri. Hours later, Iran, under Operation True Promise III, responded with a barrage of missiles and drones that struck several Israeli cities and major population centers, including Tel Aviv. Both sides have launched devastating strikes on each other, causing significant damage to infrastructure and loss of civilian lives, even as world powers and global agencies, including the United Nations, have urged the two bitter enemies to exercise utmost restraint. According to various media reports, more than 240 people, including about top Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, while Iranian missile attacks have resulted in the deaths of more than 28 Israelis.
India.com
a day ago
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Iran fired over 400 missiles, Israeli Iron Dome intercepted 90% attacks in 6 days...; who sustained more damage in ongoing Israel-Iran war?
Iranian missiles caused substantial damage across Israel (File). Israel-Iran war: Iran launched over 400 missiles on Israel since the latest armed confrontation between the two enemy countries began on June 13 this month, which has escalated into a full-scale Israel-Iran war, that has left hundreds dead, and caused extensive infrastructure damage over the last six days. Iran or Israel- Who sustained more damage so far? According to media reports, Iran has fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel, including its lethal Fattah-I hypersonic missiles, along with swarms of attack drones, such as the Shahed 136 kamikaze drones. Israel claims its multilayered air defense system, including the famed Iron Dome, David's Sling and Arrow-3, intercepted 90 percent of the projectiles fired from Iran, but its believed that around 40 locations in the country were struck by Iranian missiles and drones, including major cities like Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ramat Gan, Rishon Lezion and Bat Yam. As per official figures, 24 people have been killed in Iranian strikes so far, including five in Tamra town near Haifa, and one in Bat Yam, while more than 804 have sustained injuries, with 8 in critical condition, 41 with moderate wounds, and 755 with minor injuries. The Israel Tax Authority has received 18,766 damage claims, including 15,861 related to damage to buildings and structures, 1,272 vehicle damage claims, and 1,633 related to goods and other property. A residential building was completely destroyed in an Iranian strike in Tel Aviv, while nine buildings collapsed and hundreds more were damaged in Ramat Gan. Similarly, four residential homes were destroyed in Rishon LeZion, while an Iranian missile caused damage near the IDF headquarters in Kirya. Nearly 3,800 people were evacuated from their homes to safer places as rescue teams are working to help people trapped under the rubble in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan and Bat Yam. Israel claims Iran's missile launchers destroyed Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have inflicted far more significant damage in Iran, especially in the capital Tehran where a mass exodus is underway as people leave the city for safer place, amid threats of more attack. Apart from killing Iran's top military leadership and nuclear scientists, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), also claimed to have significantly weakened Iran's missile launching capabilities by destroying its missile launchers. However, experts believe Iran still has around 2000 missiles in its arsenal, and the number could surge to 8000 in the next two years, if the war drags on for that long. Iranian media reports claim that 224 people, mostly civilians, have been killed so far in Israeli attacks, and more than 1300 injured. Israel-Iran war Israel unleashed a wave of pre-dawn air strikes on Iranian cities on Friday (June 13th), including capital Tehran, under Operation Rising Lion, in which several top Iranian nuclear scientists and military commanders, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami, commander Ghulam-Ali Rashid, nuclear scientist Dr. Mohammad Tehranchi, nuclear scientist Dr. Fereydoon Abbasi and Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri. Hours later, Iran, under Operation True Promise III, responded with a barrage of missiles and drones that struck several Israeli cities and major population centers, including Tel Aviv. Both sides have launched devastating strikes on each other, causing significant damage to infrastructure and loss of civilian lives, even as world powers and global agencies, including the United Nations, have urged the two bitter enemies to exercise utmost restraint. According to various media reports, more than 230 people, including about top Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, while Iranian missile attacks have resulted in the deaths of more than 24 Israelis.
