798 Iran's Hypersonic Missile Test Just Triggered Something HUGE

22 Feb 2026Iran test-fired the Sed 3G naval air defence missile from a corvette, claiming it can create a 93-mile protective bubble and target US jets and drones. The missile, with a reported top speed between Mach 4.5 and 5.5, is not technically hypersonic due to its inability to sustain Mach 5 flight. Despite this, the Sed 3G poses a significant threat in the narrow Straits of Hormuz, especially when combined with Iran’s other missile capabilities.Iran is flexing its military might, particularly in the Straits of Hormuz, to pressure the US and the West during nuclear negotiations. They are showcasing their new Sahed 3G missile, designed to target advanced US aircraft and naval assets, and employing a strategy of asymmetric naval power with fast, manoeuvrable corvettes. This escalation raises concerns about potential conflict and the need for increased intelligence and surveillance to counter Iran’s tactics.