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Iran test new long-range missile | Iran test new long-range missile |
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Iran has tested a Shahab-3 missile with a range of 2,000 km (1,240 miles), according to TV reports. | |
It was one of nine missiles tested at a undisclosed desert location, and has sufficient range to reach Israel. | It was one of nine missiles tested at a undisclosed desert location, and has sufficient range to reach Israel. |
Two other types of missile with shorter ranges were also fired as part of the Great Prophet III war games. | Two other types of missile with shorter ranges were also fired as part of the Great Prophet III war games. |
"We are ready to defend the integrity of the Iranian nation," said Revolutionary Guards air force commander Hossein Salami. | "We are ready to defend the integrity of the Iranian nation," said Revolutionary Guards air force commander Hossein Salami. |