Iran test fire long range missile capable of reaching Israel.

[Viruz]

Biggest mistake if Iran attack Israel.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/mid...st/7498214.stm


The US and Israel have condemned Iran after it test-fired a long range missile capable of reaching Israel.
Iran state media said nine missiles were tested in total, including a new Shahab-3, with a range of 2,000km (1,240 miles).
Iran has tested the missile before, but the latest launch comes amid rising tensions with the US and Israel over the country's nuclear programme.
US Under-secretary of State William Burns said the test was "provocative".
He told a Congressional hearing: "We view force as an option that is on the table but a last resort.
Israel should prepare itself to do what is needed to do


Ze'ev Boim
Israeli minister


"We do not believe we have exhausted all the diplomatic possibilities."
Mr Burns also told a Capitol Hill foreign affairs committee that UN sanctions on Iran were having the desired effect - by putting the brakes on its nuclear programme.


He said that although Tehran was trying to foster the perception its nuclear programme was advancing, "real progress has been more modest".
He said Iranian scientists had not yet perfected the technique of enriching uranium. Iran insists its nuclear programme is purely for civilian energy.
In the Israeli parliament, Housing Minister Ze'ev Boim said: "I suggest Israel will not talk, and Israel should prepare itself to do what is needed to do."
The early morning launches at a remote desert site sent oil prices climbing.
Two other types of missile with shorter ranges were also fired as part of the Great Prophet III war games being staged by Iran's military.
Brig Gen Hoseyn Salami, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards' air force, said: "Our missiles are ready for shooting at any place and any time, quickly and with accuracy.
"The enemy must not repeat its mistakes. The enemy targets are under surveillance."




The tests are intended to deter any Israeli or US strike against Tehran's nuclear installations, says BBC diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus.
Our correspondent - who is in Israel - says the country has a fully operational anti-ballistic missile system, which Israeli military experts believe can counter any Iranian threat.
But there is no room for complacency, he adds.
On Monday, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader said it would retaliate against any military attack by hitting the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
'Joke'
Other commanders have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large part of the world's oil flows, and to target the US and its allies around the world if Iran comes under attack.
A White House spokesman condemned the Iranian test, as did both the American presidential candidates.
Iran insists that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes


Describing Iran as a "great threat", the Democratic challenger, Barack Obama, called for tougher sanctions while his Republican rival, John McCain, said the test demonstrated the need for effective missile defence.
The French, German and Italian governments also expressed concern at the missile tests.
But Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has insisted his country had no intention of attacking Israel.
Speaking on a visit to Malaysia on Tuesday, Mr Ahmadinejad said Iran did not fear an attack by the US or Israel over its nuclear activities, dismissing the possibility as a "joke". Western leaders have been attempting to convince Tehran to stop enriching uranium, which it has continued despite the imposition of sanctions by the UN and the European Union.

[Virgin Mary]

Iran insists that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes.

Surely that is a contradiction.

[Viruz]

Surely that is a contradiction.

it made coke down my nose. Im going to carry a gun to work for peaceful purposes.

[Joshuae]

Now my latest assumption!

Russia invests in these missiles and uses them to threaten Europe & USA.
Iran agree's and it kicks off into a war, sparking World War 3.

[Viruz]

Now my latest assumption!

Russia invests in these missiles and uses them to threaten Europe & USA.
Iran agree's and it kicks off into a war, sparking World War 3.

lol sounds like cuban missle crisis

[jrh2002]

Surely that is a contradiction.

They claim their nuclear program is to power the country on nuclear energy I would say all countries deserve the right to have cheap nuclear power but an oil rich country like iran it seems pointless.

Back on to the weapons testing. I think this could be big trouble and israel dont hang about so at the first sign of a threat I could see israel nuking iran

[Virgin Mary]

Why would they need to fire nuclear missiles to power their country?

[jrh2002]

Why would they need to fire nuclear missiles to power their country?

You were on about the nuclear program so i said what reason they gave for wanting it.

The missiles tested were long range but not nuclear but the worry is when they have nuclear enrgy etc they will be able to send nuclear warheads on these new long distance rockets.

[Hushie]

Nuclear makes me sad and scared

[jrh2002]

Nuclear makes me sad and scared

I think your right especially in the wrong hands but then again why is it ok for the UK, America and other countries use nuclear power and hold nuclear bombs but then we tell others they cant? no wonder they get a bit angry over it all.