Mon, Aug 28, 2006
Sub-Launched Projectile Reportedly Hits Target
Iran tested another in a series of
missiles Sunday, flexing its military muscle in advance of this
week's deadline on deciding whether to abide by UN requirements
that it stand down from its nuclear enrichment program. This time,
however, the weapon involved was a submarine-launched, long-range
missile reportedly capable radar evasion.
"Minutes ago [the missile] was launched from a submarine in the
Persian Gulf and it hit the target," Iranian television
reported.
Reuters reports the missile is called Sagheb... which means
"Piercing." Iranian officials did not disclose the exact range of
the missile, which was launched from one of Iran's three aging
Kilo-class submarines in the Persian Gulf.
An admiral with Iran's navy, identified as Kouchaki, told state
television the missile was designed and manufacturered in Iran.
"It can be installed and launched by Iran's navy. It is a
long-range missile, with a very high speed and destructive power.
It is also radar evading," he said.
Other news reports have pointed out that Iran often exaggerates
its military capabilities -- and that much of its armaments are
outdated relics of the Cold War, many of which have been purchased
from countries like North Korea.
While it remains unclear if this latest missile launch increases
the danger posed by Iran to its neighbors... there's little doubt
that the Islamic Republic did demonstrate its ability to wreak
havoc on shipping in the strategically vital Persian Gulf.
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