Donald Trump has expressed surprise over Iran’s ability to develop missiles capable of travelling as far as 2,700 miles.
Trump expressed this surprises on Friday while highlighting concerns about Iran’s growing missile arsenal.
Iran has been developing its missile capabilities, including the Khorramshahr and Sejjil missiles with ranges of around 2,000 kilometers, and the Soumar cruise missile with a range of up to 3,000 kilometers.
It was gathered that Iran’s missile capabilities have been a subject of debate, with some experts saying Tehran’s claims of targeting US bases are exaggerated, while others warn that Iran’s advancements pose a significant threat to regional and global security.
Meanwhile, the US has acknowledged Iran’s growing capabilities, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stating that Iran could hit Washington DC and other major US cities with intermediate-range ballistic missiles through proxies in Venezuela.
“The United States was unaware Iran had the capability to launch a missile 2,700 miles,” Trump said.
