Russia tests intercontinental missile in Kamchatka, Iran to develop independent missile headquarters

Russia tests intercontinental missile in Kamchatka

Russia Today, August 28, 2008, 18:22

Russia has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. The country's Defence Ministry has reported that it hit the target on the testing ground in the far eastern region of Kamchatka.

The Ministry claims the weapon is capable of bypassing the most advanced missile defence systems. Although it has been on stand-by for 21 years, the Ministry said the weapon has shown it can effectively hit high-security facilities.

Commander: Iran to develop independent missile headquarters

www.chinaview.cn 2008-08-27 21:55:54

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) --

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Brigadier General Mohammad-Ali Jafari said here on Wednesday that it is possible for Iran to establish an independent headquarters of missiles, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.

Forming of an independent commandership of missiles aims at strengthening the structure of the missile section, the report quoted Jafari as saying.

"We should not allow the basic spirit of success and victory to be diminished in Revolution Guards", Jafari said.

In order to face recent or potential threats, the revolution guards need to be equipped and strengthened with the required technique, he added.

The announcement came amid reports that an armada of U.S. and European warships will be deployed in the Gulf in an unprecedented build-up.

The IRGC completed military maneuvers in the Gulf called Payambar-e Azam 3 (Great Prophet 3) in mid July to improve combat readiness and capability. Iran successfully test fired new long- and medium-range missiles in the drills.

Jafari said early this month that Iran has tested a new advanced naval weapon, which is "unique in the world" and can target the enemy at the range of 300 km.

The United States and its allies have accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear program. Iran has denied the U.S. charges and insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.

The Bush administration said it focused on diplomacy to try to resolve Iran's nuclear issue, but insisted it will take "no option off the table."

Some observers believe that it is possible that the United States and Israel would attack Iranian targets for Tehran's suspicious nuclear program.

Editor: Wang Hongjiang

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