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nitpicker

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Sat Feb 2, 2019, 05:10 AM Feb 2019

Iran unveils long-range cruise missile on anniversary of revolution

https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-iran-revolution-anniversary-missiles/iran-unveils-long-range-cruise-missile-on-revolution-anniversary-idUKKCN1PR056?il=0

World News February 2, 2019 / 1:40 AM / Updated 2 hours ago

Iran unveils long-range cruise missile on anniversary of revolution

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran unveiled a new cruise missile with a range of 1,300 km (800 miles) on Saturday, state television reported, as the Middle Eastern country displays its achievements during celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution

“With a range of more than 1,300 km ... this cruise missile needs a very short time for its preparedness and can fly at a low altitude,” Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami said in remarks carried by state television during the unveiling ceremony.
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Western experts say Iran often exaggerates its weapons capabilities, although there are concerns about its long-range ballistic missiles.
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Iran unveils long-range cruise missile on anniversary of revolution (Original Post) nitpicker Feb 2019 OP
Humans are incapable of long term sustained peace. democratisphere Feb 2019 #1
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