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Israel Online · Oct 5, 2026

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Iran Says It Is Extending Missile Range and Speed Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia says Tehran has begun upgrading its missiles to increase their range and speed. Akraminia said Iran wants missiles capable of striking targets up to 1,000 kilometers from its coastline, citing lessons from recent Iranian attacks on U.S. positions and vessels. The announcement comes as the U.S. increases its military presence in the region, including the deployment of a third aircraft carrier strike group.

*Iran Says It Is Extending Missile Range and Speed* Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia says Tehran has begun upgrading its missiles to increase their range and speed. Akraminia said Iran wants missiles capable of striking targets up to 1,000 kilometers from its coastline, citing lessons from recent Iranian attacks on U.S. positions and vessels. The announcement comes as the U.S. increases its military presence in the region, including the deployment of a third aircraft carrier strike group.

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