Shaher () is an Iranian-made 14.5mm anti-materiel sniper rifle capable of penetrating concrete strongholds, armored vehicles, and helicopters. It has a maximum effective range of . The weapon weighs and is long. It can engage helicopters and other low-flying aircraft. The anti-armor rounds used by the Shaher are capable of penetrating thick armor and come in different armor-piercing varieties.Iran mass producing Shaher sniper rifleتولید انبوه تفنگ تک تیرانداز شاهر در ایران Retrieved 9 September 2025Iranian Soldiers Fire Shaher 14.5mm Sniper Rifleسربازان ایرانی با تفنگ تک تیرانداز ۱۴.۵ میلیمتری شاهر شلیک میکنند Retrieved 9 September 2025
History
The rifle was unveiled in 2012 alongside a series of military vehicles and transportation units. In April 2014, a new version of Shaher was unveiled, featuring a 5 round detachable box magazine and Picatinny rails on the top of the rifle.Iran mass producing Shaher sniper rifle تولید انبوه تفنگ تک تیرانداز شاهر در ایران Retrieved 9 September 2025Iranian Soldiers Fire Shaher 14.5mm Sniper Rifle سربازان ایرانی با تفنگ تک تیرانداز ۱۴.۵ میلیمتری شاهر شلیک میکنند Retrieved 9 September 2025
It has seen use with Taliban forces during the war in Afghanistan.
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