Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani unveiled the first Iranian made semi-heavy submarine named ‘Fateh’ (‘Conqueror’ in Persian), capable of being fitted with missiles, as per the reporting on Iran’s state TV.
It has subsurface-to-surface missiles with a range of about 2,000 km (1,250 miles) and is capable of reaching Israel and U.S. military bases in the region.
Source: The Economic Times
Static/Current Takeaways Important for NIACL AO Mains Exam:
- Iran Capital: Tehran, Currency: Rial, President: Hassan Rouhani.