Iran unveils cruise missile-equipped high-speed naval attack craft in Tehran

Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that the country’s military has unveiled a new naval attack craft named “27 Rajab” during a ceremony in Tehran’s Enqelab Square.

According to the agency, the vessel is capable of reaching speeds of up to 100 knots (185 kilometres per hour) and is equipped to launch long-range cruise missiles.

Fars described the deployment of the craft as a new symbol of Iran’s maritime military capabilities.