Iran Debuts New Ballistic Missile

Iranian state media has reported the development of a new solid-fuel ballistic missile dubbed the Ghassem Basir. The missile was shown on Sunday, May 4, during a broadcast interview with Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh. According to government sources, the missile has a range of at least 1,200 km (750 mi). The missile’s debut comes as tensions with the United States and Israel rise, with the Iranian defense minister stating, “We hold no animosity towards neighboring states, but...