US Accuses Iran of Misleading Claims on Missile Capabilities Amid Rising Tensions

Brief By Firstpost / 8:00 PM on 01 Apr 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of misleading claims about limiting missile range to 2,000 km. Rubio alleged Tehran is advancing longer-range missile technology, citing recent tests reportedly reaching 4,000 km, raising concerns over potential threats to US territory and escalating tensions amid ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East.