Armed Forces Extend Range of Missiles
From Times Wire Reports
Iran said its missiles now have a range of about 1,250 miles, a substantial extension of their previously declared reach. The old version of Iran’s Shahab-3 missile had a range of 810 miles, making it capable of hitting Israel and various U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
In August, Iran tested a new version of the Shahab-3, and Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said the country was trying to improve the range and accuracy of the missile in response to efforts by Israel to upgrade its missile systems.
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