Abu Mahdi (missile)
Missile Systemconfirmed
Abu Mahdi, complete name: "Shahid (Martyr) Abu-Mahdi al-Muhandis missile", is an Iranian naval cruise missile. The missile is named after Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, an Iraqi companion of Qasem Soleimani who was killed in an American airstrike in 2020. It was unveiled on 20 August 2020 simultaneously with the Haj-Qasem missile. The Abu Mahdi missile can be launched by diverse types of platforms, including sea, land and air launchers.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Iran |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| Status | In service |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | — | confirmed |
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