Iran 'Shows-Off' Its Newest Long Range Cruise Missile

The Soumar, revealed on 8 March, appears to be a ground-launched copy of the Russian-made Raduga Kh-55 cruise missile. (IRNA)

Aviation Week: Iran Produces First Long-Range Missile



TEL-AVIV—Iran has unveiled a domestically produced long-range land attack cruise missile, dubbed Soumar.


Based on the Russian Kh-55, the Soumar is believed to have a range of at least 2,000 km. “This missile represents a significant leap in the Middle East arms race,” says Col. Aviram Hasson of Israel’s Missile Defense Organization.



Update #1: Iran army unveils its new Soumar long-range cruise missile -- RT

Update #2: Iran reveals new Soumar ground-launched cruise missile -- IHS Jane's 360



WNU Editor: This is a message to Israel .... "our cruise missiles can now reach you" .... and since Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile defense systems has not been designed to shoot down cruise missiles,this Iranian claim is probably right.