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Iran Test Fires Shahab-3 Ballistic Missile

July 26, 2019

On July 24, Iran test fired a Shahab-3 medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), according to a U.S. military official. The launch took place at a southern coastal site in Iran, and traveled around 1,100 km before landing east of Tehran. Iran last test fired a ballistic missile in December 2018. Related Links: In Escalation, Iran Tests...

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Iran Displays Ghadr Missile during U.S. Embassy Takeover Anniversary Demonstrations

November 6, 2017

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Iran displayed a Ghadr ballistic missile during demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. The Ghadr, an improved Shahab-3 variant, is a liquid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile that has a range of around 2,000 km, which puts Israel within reach. It was previously displayed during a public show in...