cruise missile

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The New York Times has previously reported that the school was hit by a US Tomahawk cruise missile, a weapon which Iran does not possess.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

North Korea has recently staged strategic cruise missile launches from the Choe Hyon, which analysts believe could be equipped to carry nuclear warheads.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Video footage clearly shows the damage was done by a Tomahawk cruise missile.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Moscow has also developed what it calls “novel” nuclear delivery systems, including an ICBM-mounted hypersonic glide vehicle, a nuclear-powered cruise missile, and a nuclear-capable autonomous underwater system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The cruise missile production which will begin next year will modernize our strategic air deterrent.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy