Report: Iran test-fires nuke missile near Iraq!
Posted by Carlos C. on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 at 6:58 am
(Reuters) - Iran has test-fired a new type of missile during war games near the Iraqi border, state television said Tuesday, after warning the United States it would respond to any violation of Iranian airspace.
The English-language Press TV said the Iranian-made missile, named as the Samen, was successfully tested Monday by the elite Revolutionary Guards in the western border city of Marivan.
They also tested artillery and rocket launchers, Press TV said on its website.
Iran’s armed forces have staged frequent maneuvers in recent months, coinciding with speculation of possible U.S. or Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic over its disputed nuclear ambitions.
In a move that further heightened tension, Iran in July test-fired nine highly advanced missiles, including one which reportedly could reach Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East.
Iran’s army last Wednesday said U.S. helicopters had been seen flying close to Iran’s border and that it would respond to any violation, a message analysts said seemed directed at U.S. President-elect Barack Obama more than American troops in Iraq.
The November 5 statement followed a cross-border raid last month by U.S. forces into Syria, an action that was condemned by Damascus and Tehran.
The United States and its Western allies suspect Iran is seeking to build atomic bombs, a charge Tehran denies.
Obama, like outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush, has not ruled out military action although he has criticized the outgoing administration for not pushing for more diplomacy and engagement with Iran.
Iran has said it would respond to any attack on its territory by targeting U.S. interests and Washington’s ally Israel, as well as closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for world oil supplies.
Iran is just asking for an ass-whooping.
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This is all *if* Iran’s missiles even work. We mustn’t forget all the doctored videos of “successful” missile tests coming out of the country.
I’m sure Isael is watching this very closely.
We know that Isreal can kick Iran’s ass! What you say, Kelsey, sounds like Iran is just trying to “scare!” I am just really pissed about this thing thing with Ireal needing the US’s OK, though! obama and his pansy ass, who knows what he’ll do! :O
Israel doesn’t need the US’s “ok.” They’ll act if they feel that they need to.
Where did that article say anything about the missile being a nuclear missile? I’m confused here.
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