359 Missile - Islamic World News

In 2025, during a television documentary, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran introduced a more advanced version of the 358 missile, known as the 359 missile. Similar to the 358, the 359 is a loitering defensive missile but has been enhanced in its capabilities. It can now engage targets at higher altitudes and at greater speeds.

The 358 surface-to-air missile is an advanced air defense loitering munition that integrates the functionalities of both drones and missiles. Its innovative characteristics are such that it has established a new concept within the air defense missile category. The 358 loitering missile has an impressive track record of successfully shooting down American and Israeli drones in the region.