Iran Unveils High-Speed Naval Attack Craft Capable of Launching Cruise Missiles Amid Escalating Regional Tensions Iran has revealed a new high-speed naval attack vessel named “27 Rajab,” according to the semi-official Fars news agency. The craft was displayed during a ceremony in Tehran’s Enqelab Square and is reported to achieve speeds of up to 100 knots, equivalent to approximately 185 kilometers per hour. Fars described the vessel as a demonstration of Iran’s growing maritime military capabilities, noting its ability to launch long-range cruise missiles. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Washington is in a “good place” to negotiate an agreement with Iran to end the ongoing conflict. Speaking in Singapore, Hegseth emphasized that President Donald Trump would only approve a deal if it aligns with U.S. interests and global security. He also highlighted that Iran is fully aware of the conditions required for a final agreement to be reached. Meanwhile, Hezbollah announced an operation conducted at dawn on Saturday, targeting Israeli forces advancing toward Ghandouriyeh in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district. The group claimed to have detonated explosive devices and launched rockets at the Israeli troops, resulting in injuries. Hezbollah reported that the Israeli forces were withdrawn under heavy smoke before the area was bombed from the air and by artillery fire. In retaliation for Israeli attacks, Hezbollah launched several rockets at northern Israel, specifically targeting the settlement of Kiryat Shmona, the country’s northernmost city. Israeli media reported that sirens were sounded throughout the night, with multiple rockets intercepted, according to local outlet Ynet. Hezbollah also claimed to have downed an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over the town of Zotar al-Sharqiya using a surface-to-air missile.#iran #hezbollah #tehran #fars_news_agency #enqelab_square
