| A new strategic missile has been successfully test-fired and delivered to the Iranian armed forces,state television reported on Saturday.
"The new strategic missile was successfully test-fired during the recent military maneuvers by the Islamic Revolutionary GuardsCorps (IRGC) and delivered to the armed forces," Iran's Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani was quoted as saying.
Shamkhani referred to the "Ashoura 5" military maneuver program,which started on Sept. 12 and was held by the Basij militia corps with the support of the IRGC.
On Sept. 18, state media reported that a new "long-range missile" would be test-fired during the maneuvers.Shamkhani, however, refused to reveal details about the missile for "security reasons".
He also said Iran was ready to confront all threats not only inside but also beyond the region.
Tehran last month announced a successful test-firing of an upgraded version of its Shahab-3 medium-range ballistic missile.Military experts said the missile, with a range of 1,300 km, is capable of striking Israel or any other enemy target in the region.
Shamkhani said on Aug. 27 that the Islamic Republic had achieved an "effective deterrent power" to confront its enemies in the region.
The United States and Israel, which accuse Iran of secretly developing atomic weapons, have threatened to launch preemptive attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. |
