According to a report by the Ukrainian Defense Express, Iran has launched the Nazir radar, enabling Tehran to monitor Russian activities. The radar’s range extends up to 805 kilometres. Iran has strengthened its air defence system by installing the Nazir radar in the Gilan province on the Caspian Sea.

As per the news of Defense Express, construction of the radar began in 2022, with the primary structure was completed by the end of 2023. However, it was expected to be fully operating by early 2025. The Nazir radar can be defined as a complex network of antennas and transmission-reception systems.

The aforementioned Nazir Radar’s new capabilities consist of more than just an antenna. As detailed by Defense Express, Nazir is effectively an array of reception and transmission equipment, including a power system. The Nazir radar system is designed to detect objects at a distance of 805 km and an altitude of up to 30.5 km. Officials highlighted the radar's ability to track low-visibility objects such as cruise missiles and register ballistic missile launches.

The location chosen by Iran to build the Nazir radar is noteworthy. The structure was built on Mount Sumam, the highest point in the region. The system enhances Nazir's wide range, allowing Iran to monitor an area previously unserved by any air defence system. The radar covers parts of Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, and Central Asian countries.

The strategic significance for Iran is that the location of the Nazir radar is crucial, especially for unveiling potential threats from the north. Iranian sources inform that at the time of the Israeli attacks, some were operated from the north, using Azerbaijani airspace. This new radar will allow Iran to detect such threats in advance.

Due to its location at 3,700 meters, the Nazir radar is able to detect targets at a distance of 280 kilometres if they are at 50 meters. An 805-kilometre range is possible for objects at an altitude of 17.7 kilometres. Aircraft at an altitude of 4.8 kilometres are detected from a distance of 500 kilometres.