Iran says upgrades Shahab-3 missile
Source: Source: Alertnet
“TEHRAN, May 31 (Reuters) - Iran said on Tuesday it had upgraded its Shahab-3 missile, already capable of hitting Israel, with solid fuel which could increase its range and accuracy.
Amid criticism from Washington over its nuclear programme, Tehran said last year it had begun a production line of Shahab-3 medium-range missiles, thought by military experts to have a range of 2,000 km (1,250 miles).
Tehran denies U.S. accusations it is seeking an atomic weapon and says it would only use the Shahab-3 in self-defence.
“We tested the first engine of a two-engine missile successfully,” Defence Minister Ali Shamkhani told state television on Tuesday.”
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