Iran Reportedly Tests Shahab 4 Missile

Western intelligence services have disclosed that Iran tested a new long-range Shahab 4 missile last month, Germany’s DDP news agency reported yesterday (see GSN, Jan. 20).

The nuclear-capable missile can carry up to three warheads and has a range of about 2,200 kilometers, according to DDP. The test launch is believed to have occurred Jan. 17.

Western intelligence services believe Iran could manufacture a Shahab 5 with a range of 3,000 to 5,000 kilometers as soon as next year, DDP reported (DDP, Feb. 6).

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