Iran conducts third round of missile tests
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TEHRAN, IRAN, SEP 28 - Iran state television says the powerful Revolutionary Guard has fired one of the longest-range missiles in its arsenal in a third round of tests meant to demonstrate the country's preparedness for an attack.
English-language Press TV said the Guard successfully tested the Shahab-3 missile, which is capable of carrying a warhead. It has a range of up to 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers), capable of striking Israel and U.S. Mideast bases and parts of Europe.
State television said Iran test-fired Shahab-1 and Shahab-2 missiles overnight, following tests of short-range missiles early Sunday. The Shahab-1 and Shahab-2 have ranges of about 185 miles (300 kilometers) and 435 miles (700 kilometers) respectively.
The Shahab-1 and Shahab-2 have a range of about 185 miles (300 kilometers) and 435 miles (700 kilometers) respectively. Iran said it will also test-fire on Monday a version of its Shahab-3 and Sajjil missiles, the longest-range missiles in its arsenal. Both have a range of about 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers) and are capable of striking Israel and U.S. Mideast bases and parts of Europe.
Posted on: 2009-09-28 01:14
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