Iran reportedly used new “electro-optical” missiles against US ships
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Iran claimed to have tested a new “special” anti-ship missile against a US Navy warship during operations in regional waters, said General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, according to Iran’s Press TV.
Rezaei said that the operational test was a success, stating that the weapon was a "special missile" that "created hell for the Americans" and forced US naval vessels to leave the area.
The statement followed claims from Iran’s Aerospace Force that it launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting an American aircraft carrier and a destroyer involved in blockade operations.
Iran previously unveiled advanced medium-range ballistic missiles—such as the Qassem Basir— which are reportedly equipped with electro-optical and thermal imaging seekers designed to visually track and hit naval targets with high precision.
However, there is no confirmation whether these specific electro-optical guided weapons were utilized in the recent engagements against US ships.
US Central Command acknowledged that US naval vessels came under attack by "hostile missiles," but said the incoming projectiles were defeated without sustaining damage and were met with retaliatory strikes.
Rezaei stated that the acknowledgement by US Central Command proved Washington "could not conceal the strikes," saying that the event was a warning that the US blockade remains vulnerable.
