Iran Announces Yet Another Military "Advance"

Iran, last seen showing off its photo editing skills (or lack of same), is now claiming that they have developed some kind of anti-shipping weapon that can travel 186 miles, which would have the ability to knock out shipping anywhere near the Strait of Hormuz.

Revolutionary Guards commander Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari said Monday that the new marine weapon is "unique in the world" and has a range of 300 kilometers (186 miles), according to the state news agency IRNA.

That's within range of U.S. warships deployed in the Persian Gulf. Last month, Iran tested missiles it claimed were capable of reaching 1,250 miles (2,000 kilometers) away—putting U.S military bases in the Middle East as well as Israel, Turkey, the Arabian peninsula, Afghanistan and Pakistan all within striking distance.

Monday's report gave no details on when or where the new weapon was tested. Its range indicates it could be a type of torpedo, but state radio called it a missile.

Iran's intentions have long been clear to try and bluster their way into forcing the US and its allies from the region. They've tested all manner of weapon recently (with varying levels of success).

I suspect that this latest announcement is designed to threaten the West into giving in to its nuclear demands by threatening the oil supplies that travel through the Strait.

However, it's interesting that the AP report doesn't make mention of the Iranian bogus missile launches to provide some context of Iran's boastful pronouncements.

Still, Iran is no less dangerous today than it was yesterday. They are intent upon a confrontation at some point, and they're hoping to do so at the time and place of their choosing.