Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran state media on Monday said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran “will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out.”
TL;DR
- Iran's state media announced a new doctrine of preemptive action against any threat, even before it is carried out.
- This doctrine is reportedly demonstrated by an improved ballistic missile with enhanced capabilities.
- Iran's Supreme National Security Council head claimed a new missile capability was tested against a U.S. warship.
- The U.S. reported ballistic missiles were launched at its warships and struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation.
- Experts view the missile launch as a dangerous escalation, noting previous Iranian attacks focused on commercial shipping.