Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-improved-ballistic-missile-shows-it-will-take-preemptive-action-against-threatsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Iran deploys improved ballistic missiles to target US naval assetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-improved-ballistic-missile-shows-it-will-take-preemptive-action-against-threatshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-improved-ballistic-missile-shows-it-will-take-preemptive-action-against-threats#u62184Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:56:11 +0000Iran has introduced improved ballistic missiles to signal its readiness for preemptive action against perceived threats. Tehran claims to have fired advanced missiles at two US Navy warships, supported by footage the Iranian government released. The acting defense minister stated that Iran possesses the capability to target US warships. These developments coincide with Iranian threats of economic warfare against the US and ongoing Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia.Why it mattersIran's missile program aims to deter US presence in the region. The Castle Breaker missile has previously been