Sunday 28 September 2025 - 14:03
Qassem Basir Missile; A Major Leap in Iran’s Ballistic Arsenal
In May 2025, Iran’s Ministry of Defense unveiled the Qassem Basir, a solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers. Like other missiles bearing the “Basir” suffix (such as Nasr Basir and Zulfaqar Basir), this new system features an optical seeker, allowing it to independently guide itself during the terminal phase without relying on external navigation systems like GPS. This capability significantly enhances its precision, making it a true pinpoint strike weapon.
