According to DRDO’s technical experts, the seized 18-metre by 4-metre autoclave can indeed be used in the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) platforms. An autoclave is a pressure chamber which carries out various industrial and scientific processes. Prima facie, it can be used for civilian as well as military purposes.
Iran's state TV boasted about the operation, which was named 'Martyr Soleimani', in the memory of the Revolutionary Guard leader killed in a US drone strike. The launch was done to seek revenge for the killing of leading general Qasem Soleimani.
Pakistani minister Ali Amin Gandapur threatened countries who support India on abrogation of Article 370 by saying Pakistan will fire a missile at them.