Iran tests Zafar Cruise rocket

Iran tests Zafar Cruise rocket

Azerbaijan, Baku, Trend/Feb. 24, D.Khatinolu/

Iran tested Zafar Cruise rocket successfully during a war game of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in eastern parts of the country, Mehr News Agency reported on Feb.24.

The Great Prophet 8 military exercise began on Saturday. The eastern areas that the drill covers include the cities of Kerman, Siriz and Sirjan.

According to the report, Zafar Cruise rocket launched on a high-speed boat could hit the target from long distance.

Iran's air defense system has received Zafar Cruise rocket in April 2011.

The Zafar anti-ship cruise rocket is a short-range missile capable to be launched on boat, helicopter and ships.

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