Iran is working to increase the strike range of its air force to deliver “more powerful strategic weapons systems,” including through cooperation with Syria, Jane’s Defence Weekly reported Thursday. Citing Western defence sources, the Jane’s military information group publication also said Tehran was seeking ways of delivering nuclear payloads other than by missiles.
The weekly said the Islamic republic had been conducting night-time refueling exercises and has increased training of pilots for long-range missions, which it implies could involve a target in the Mediterranean.
“Iran is pursuing a longer-range strike capability for its air assets to support the delivery of more powerful strategic weapons systems,” the weekly said.
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