Russia is secretly helping Iran build supersonic missiles to target US warships: report
Project C430L has seen Russia's top missile experts assist Iran in developing a new class of supersonic weapons capable of targeting the US aircraft carriers and warships deployed to the Middle East.
- Why it matters
- If confirmed, such missiles would extend Iran's capability to strike US military assets in the Middle East, altering the naval balance in a strategically critical region.
- Most affected
- US military personnel deployed to the Middle East — Exposure to new anti-ship threats if development succeeds.
- Likely next
- Whether US officials or independent analysts confirm details of the reported Russian assistance or the missiles' operational status.