Iran announces test of new naval air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz as US military buildup continues

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley CarnahanFebruary 22, 2026 at 07:39 PM

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Iran announced the successful test of its new Sayyad 3-G naval air defense missile during military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The missile, a naval adaptation of a land-based system with a range of approximately 93 miles, is designed to intercept aircraft and UAVs. The test occurred amid escalating tensions and a growing U.S. military presence in the region, including naval and air assets in the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Persian Gulf. Despite the U.S. buildup, Iran's Foreign Minister stated that diplomacy is the only path forward and that military pressure is ineffective. Iranian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to meet in Geneva to continue nuclear talks.

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