The Wall Street Journal reports, citing American officials, that Iran has adapted to US missile defenses by fielding high-speed, maneuverable missiles. The officials also expressed concern that Iran may be receiving targeting assistance from China or Russia. The report is based on anonymous American sources.
The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday morning, citing American officials, that Iran has adapted to U.S. missile defenses by fielding high-speed missiles capable of terminal-phase maneuvers. The report also notes concerns among American officials that Iran may be receiving assistance from China or Russia in targeting sensitive sites.
This follows a report Saturday evening from American sources, as The Zioneer reported at 23:08 Jerusalem, that Iran had developed methods to bypass U.S. missile defense systems. A further report at 08:53 Jerusalem Sunday added that Iran was boosting missile accuracy with high-speed maneuvering missiles.
The latest report adds the dimension of possible foreign assistance in targeting, which the earlier reports did not address. The claims remain attributed to anonymous American officials, and the Wall Street Journal's sourcing is single-channel.
The developments come amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with ongoing strikes and counterstrikes across the region. The Zioneer has previously reported on Iranian missile movements and concerns about accuracy.
2 developments
- StrongAmerican sources: Iran developed methods to bypass US missile defense
- DevelopingReport: U.S. officials investigate whether China or Russia supplied Iran targeting data after precision strikes
- DevelopingIsraeli security establishment braces for possible US strike on Iran, report says
- StrongIsrael's defense establishment braces for possible Iranian retaliation after US strike
Source and signal
- Internal intake