Iran has announced the creation of a hypersonic ballistic missile that is allegedly capable of defeating advanced air defense systems

The commander of the Iranian Air and Space Forces General Amir Ali Hajizadeh informed that Iran has developed a hypersonic ballistic missile that can allegedly defeat advanced air defense systems.

His words are quoted by the Iranian agency Tasnim.

Hajizadeh stated that the missile is capable of maneuvering below and above the Earthʼs atmosphere at high speed, but he did not disclose its name or characteristics.

Reuters writes that Iran has not officially reported testing such weapons. Western analysts note that the Iranian side sometimes exaggerates its weapons capabilities.

• Hypersonic missiles can fly on complex trajectories at speeds of at least five times the speed of sound, making them difficult to intercept. Tests of such missiles were conducted by Russia, China, the USA, India and, presumably, the DPRK. Australia, Great Britain and France also announced plans to create hypersonic weapons.