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Iran’s ‘Zippy Zinger Missile’: Faster Than Lightning!

 

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Hey! Today we have some interesting news all the way from Iran. So, listen up! Iran just revealed something super cool—a hypersonic missile!

But wait, what does “hypersonic” even mean? Well, it means this missile is lightning fast, like a superhero zooming through the sky. It can go a whopping 15 times faster than the speed of sound! Can you imagine that?

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  • Now, why did Iran decide to show off this fancy missile? Well, they’re not on the best terms with the United States because of their nuclear program. So, maybe they wanted to say, “Hey, look what we’ve got!” Their state television announced it on June 6, saying the missile is called Fattah, which means “Conqueror” in Farsi. That sounds pretty powerful, doesn’t it?
  • They claimed this missile can fly up to 1,400 kilometers (that’s a super long way—almost like flying from one end of a giant playground to the other!). But here’s the tricky part—they said it can sneak through any missile defense system in the region. Wow, that’s like a superhero missile that can pass through anything, like a ghost!
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, which is a tough and serious military group, showed a model of the missile on TV. They unveiled it right in front of President Ebrahim Raisi. Imagine the excitement in the room! The Revolutionary Guard already has a bunch of other missiles, so this one is a new addition to their impressive arsenal.
  • You know what’s interesting? Last year, one of the Guard’s generals said they had a hypersonic missile too, but they didn’t show any proof. It’s like saying, “I have a magic unicorn, but I can’t show it to you.” Haha!
  • Oh, and guess what? Other countries like China and America are also interested in these super-fast missiles. Russia even claims they have them already and used them in a place called Ukraine. It seems like everyone wants to have the fastest toys in the world!
  • So, there you have it, readers! Iran just unveiled a hypersonic missile that can beat air defenses. It’s like something out of a superhero movie. Whoosh! But remember, it’s important for countries to talk and solve problems peacefully, like friends on the playground. Stay curious and keep learning about the world around you!

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