Thursday, November 13, 2008

Iran tests precision missile able to reach Europe


Tehran, Iran - Iran said it successfully test-fired a new generation of long range surface-to-surface missile on Wednesday—one that could easily strike as far away as southeastern Europe with greater precision than earlier models.

The Sajjil is a solid fuel high-speed missile with a range of about 1,200 miles, Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammed Najjar said on state television. At that range, it could easily strike Iran's arch-foe Israel and go as far as southeastern Europe.

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