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Iran Test-fires Missiles for Second Day
Iran
today test-fired missiles in the Gulf for a second consecutive day,
Iranian state media reported. The tests are likely to infuriate Israel
and the US, who called on Iran to refrain from further tests after
yesterday's war games. "Deep in the Persian Gulf waters, the launch of
different types of ground-to-sea, surface-to-surface, sea-to-air and
the powerful launch of the Hout missile successfully took place," state
radio said without giving further details of the missiles.
An Iranian satellite channel, Press TV, said Hout was a torpedo, according to Reuters.
Reports from Tehran say yesterday's tests included that of a new
long-range missile that could easily reach Israel. Iran made clear that
the operation was designed to show its capability to deliver a
"crushing response" if attacked by the US or Israel.
Israel is today expected to showcase an advanced spy plane. The plane
was first unveiled a year ago but Israel's Army Radio reported that it
was to be shown now in response to Iran's missile tests.
State-run Israel Aerospace Industries planned an in-house exhibit of
its Eitam airplane, which is equipped with sophisticated
intelligence-gathering systems.
Israel considers Iran to be its greatest threat. An exercise by the
Israeli military last month was considered to be a rehearsal for a
potential strike against Iran's nuclear programme, which Tehran insists
is peaceful and purely designed for power generation.
The US confirmed yesterday that it would continue to pursue a
diplomatic solution to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear programme -
which it fears is geared towards the production of weapons – but
would not rule out a military option.
Source: Guardian.co.uk
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