Iran Tests Latest Shahab 3 Missile

Iran completed a field test today of an updated version of its Shahab 3 medium-range missile, the country’s Defense Ministry said (see GSN, Aug. 9).

The test was carried out “to assess the latest developments implemented on this missile,” according to a state television report. A Defense Ministry spokesman confirmed the report, according to Reuters, but declined to provide details.

The missile, based on North Korean and Russian technology, is believed to have a range of 810 miles, making it capable of reaching Israel or U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf, Reuters reported (Reuters/Yahoo!News, Aug. 11).

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