Iran unveils new ballistic missile called Qassem Basir
Iran has officially unveiled its latest ballistic missile, Qassem Basir, a solid-fuel missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers.
Unveiled on Sunday, Qassem Basir has been developed as an upgraded version of the Martyr Haj Qassem ballistic missile.
According to military officials, the missile has undergone significant modifications to its warhead design, enabling it to maneuver more effectively and evade missile defense systems.
Qassem Basir is equipped with a thermal imaging guidance system, enhancing its precision and making it resistant to electronic warfare.
Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that the new missile was successfully launched from over 1,200 kilometers away, striking its designated target precisely, without deviation or reliance on GPS navigation.
Nasirzadeh emphasized that the missile has been enhanced both in terms of guidance and maneuverability, allowing it to bypass layered defense systems.
He noted that during testing, intense electronic interference was applied against the missile, yet it remained unaffected.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the defense minister criticized Washington for sending contradictory signals—expressing openness to negotiations on one hand while threatening military action on the other.
