Iran tests two more missiles 'capable of reaching Israel'
(MENAFN- Asia Times) A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location in Iran
The launches followed the test-firing of several missiles on Tuesday as part of a major military exercise that the IRGC says is intended to “show Iran’s deterrent power and… ability to confront any threat”.
On Wednesday the IRGC fired two Qadr missiles from northern Iran which hit targets in the southeast of the country 1400 kms (870 miles) away Iranian agencies said. The nearest point in Iran is around 1000 km from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
“The reason we designed our missiles with a range of 2000 km is to be able to hit our enemy the Zionist regime from a safe distance” Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh was quoted as saying by the ISNA agency.
Israeli officials had no immediate response to the Iranian launches which come as Israel hosts U.S. Vice President Joe Biden for talks on regional issues. Last week the allies concluded a joint missile defense drill in Israel. Read More
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