Iran test-fires medium-range Sejil-2 missile

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Iran on Wednesday test-fired an improved version of its Sejil 2 medium-range missile which it says can reach targets inside Israel, prompting a sharp rebuke from Britain. "It hit the defined target," state television reported, without giving further details. The two-stage Sejil, powered by solid fuel, is capable according to Iran of travelling 2,000 kilometres (1,240 miles), which would put arch-foe Israel, most Arab states and parts of Europe, including much of Turkey, within range.



British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the test of the missile was a matter of "serious concern" and makes the case for "moving further on sanctions." Brown is in Copenhagen for the United Nations climate summit, where he discussed the development with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

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[H2O3C4Nitrogen]

Iran test-fires mid-range missile

Iran has successfully tested an optimized version of the solid-fuel Sejjil-2 deterrent missile as part of its long-term plans to defend the country's borders, Iran's Press TV said Wednesday.

The test is widely seen as the country's response to a bill passed Tuesday by the US House of Representatives, which threatened more sanctions on Iran's energy sector.

The high-speed surface-to-surface Sejjil-2 has a longer range than the Shahab-3 missile, which can reach targets up to 2,000 kilometers away, according to the television report.

The new highly maneuverable missile is also more efficient, as it requires shorter time for pre-launch preparations. This quality reduces the possibility of it being targeted prior to take off, it said.

According to comments made by Iran's Defense Minister, Brigadier Ahmad Vahidi, the missile launch is part of the country's efforts to boost its deterrence capabilities.

"Iran's missile capabilities are strictly defensive and at the service of regional peace and stability. They will never be against any country," he stressed.

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday gave the green light to legislation that authorizes US President Barack Obama to levy sanctions on foreign companies that directly provide gasoline to Iran, along with the firms that provide insurance and tankers to facilitate the fuel shipments, according to Reuters.

The New York Times also reported Tuesday that Credit Suisse, the second-largest bank in Switzerland, was facing a fine of $536 million amid accusations by the US government and New York State authorities that it violated sanctions by helping Iran and other countries secretly funnel hundreds of millions of dollars through American banks
"They (the US) can't succeed. … We have a long list of suppliers of gasoline," Reuters quoted Hojjatollah Ghanimifard, vice president of investment affairs at the state National Iranian Oil Company, as saying Wednesday.

Meanwhile, some countries that participate in the nuclear talks with Iran voiced their concerns after the test-fire.

"At a time when the international community has offered Iran opportunities to begin to build trust and confidence, Iran's missile tests only undermine Iran's claims of peaceful intentions," US National Security Council spokesman Mike Hammer said.

"Such actions will increase the seriousness and resolve of the international community to hold Iran accountable for its continued defiance of its international obligations on its nuclear program," he added.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who is in Copenhagen attending the UN summit on climate change, said, "This is a matter of serious concern to the international community, and it does make the case for us moving further on sanctions."

"I have expressed to him (UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon) and he has also expressed concern about the test. We will treat this with the seriousness it deserves," Brown added.

Global Times - Iran test-fires mid-range missile

 

[H2O3C4Nitrogen]

Iran Test Fires Long-Range Missile

This photo released by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency claims to show the launch of the Sajjil-2 missile by Iranian armed forces​

Iranian state media reported Wednesday that Tehran successfully test fired an enhanced version of a solid-fuel medium-range missile, as U.S. and Western powers prepare to push for new economic sanctions against Iran.

Iran said it fired an "optimized" version of its Sajjil-2 missile, a medium-range missile capable of hitting Israel, according to Iranian media. Tehran first tested the weapon back in May, claiming it marked a significant milestone in its home-grown missile-technology efforts.

At the time, Iran said the Sajjil-2 had a range of 2,000 kilometers, or about 1,200 miles. That would make it capable of reaching Israel and the Black Sea coast of European Union members Romania and Bulgaria, though that isn't different than range capabilities claimed in previous missile launches.
Iran said, however, the missile was more sophisticated than earlier models, and propelled by a solid-fuel system, which would make it easier to deploy than liquid-fuel missiles. Iran's state media reported Wednesday the updated version is faster, harder to shoot down and quicker to launch.

In comments to state media, Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, Iran's defense minister, said Wednesday the new weapon was defensive in nature.

"Iran's missile capabilities are strictly defensive and at the service of regional peace and stability," Gen. Vahidi said. "They will never be against any country."

Iran has a history of conducting war games and unveiling military innovations during times of international pressure. U.S. President Barack Obama has given an end-of-year deadline for progress in talks with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. Washington and other capitals have ratcheted up threats of fresh sanctions as that deadline approaches.

In October, the U.S., France, Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency hammered out a tentative deal to exchange uranium with Iran. The pact envisioned Iran shipping out the bulk of its low-enriched uranium. Russia would further enrich it before sending it back to Iran for use in a medical research reactor.

But Iran never agreed to the deal. Over the weekend, Iran's foreign minister offered Tehran's clearest counter-proposal: an offer to swap a limited amount of its own low-enriched fuel for higher enriched uranium on the Iranian island of Kish. Western officials dismissed the offer.

Iran Test Fires Long-Range Missile - WSJ.com

 

[H2O3C4Nitrogen]

I think the Iran is provoking the West to attack them.

 

[applesauce]

I think the Iran is provoking the West to attack them.

so... you mean they are suicidal?

 

[SMC]

Iran has every right to test these missiles. Just FYI, Israel has ICBMs up their sleeves, don't need to say anything about the west. So they and the west have nothing to complain about.

As far as Iran attacking Israel is concerned, that's just some big time fear mongering - akin to the fear mongering done by US about Iraq's WMD. Use your heads for a second guys. Iran would never attack Israel or anything, because it will be in deep deep trouble militarily and will face serious consequences if it does. It will be a suicide. If people would have used their heads before Iraq invasion and realized the same thing that I mentioned in the last sentence about Iraq, there would be more opposition to that war. People are so guillable, it's frightening how easily they will buy things.

 

[gambit]

Iran has every right to test these missiles. Just FYI, Israel has ICBMs up their sleeves, don't need to say anything about the west. So they and the west have nothing to complain about.

As far as Iran attacking Israel is concerned, that's just some big time fear mongering - akin to the fear mongering done by US about Iraq's WMD. Use your heads for a second guys. Iran would never attack Israel or anything, because it will be in deep deep trouble militarily and will face serious consequences if it does. It will be a suicide. If people would have used their heads before Iraq invasion and realized the same thing that I mentioned in the last sentence about Iraq, there would be more opposition to that war. People are so guillable, it's frightening how easily they will buy things.

Iran created Hezbollah. Human proxies or missiles, either case constitute an act of war against a country. Iran needed Hezbollah because Iran did not have the means to attack Israel directly. Human proxies are fickle, they can change their minds, they get sick, they need food and water, etc. Missiles, if properly designed and built, will have absolute obedience. Technically speaking, Israel have always had good cause, because of Hezbollah, to respond militarily against Iran. If Iran can, through Hezbollah, wages war against Israel, Iran can use missiles to escalate the same war.

 

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Iran created Hezbollah. Human proxies or missiles, either case constitute an act of war against a country. Iran needed Hezbollah because Iran did not have the means to attack Israel directly. Human proxies are fickle, they can change their minds, they get sick, they need food and water, etc. Missiles, if properly designed and built, will have absolute obedience. Technically speaking, Israel have always had good cause, because of Hezbollah, to respond militarily against Iran. If Iran can, through Hezbollah, wages war against Israel, Iran can use missiles to escalate the same war.

Now let me apply this thing on You


US created Al-Qaeda/TTP and other Terrorist funded organization ( on the name of Taliban and Jihadis). Human proxies or NATO Force, either case constitute an act of hate against a country. Zionist needed USA (Pro actiive lobby in US Govt use US super power option) because Isreal did not have the means to attack Tehran directly (Alone). Human proxies are fickle, they can change their minds, they get sick, they need food and water, etc. NATO forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, will have absolute obedience.

Cry baby Isreal!

 

[gambit]

Now let me apply this thing on You


US created Al-Qaeda/TTP and other Terrorist funded organization ( on the name of Taliban and Jihadis). Human proxies or NATO Force, either case constitute an act of hate against a country. Zionist needed USA (Pro actiive lobby in US Govt use US super power option) because Isreal did not have the means to attack Tehran directly (Alone). Human proxies are fickle, they can change their minds, they get sick, they need food and water, etc. NATO forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, will have absolute obedience.

Cry baby Isreal!

Talk about a serious lack of intelligent response.

 

[T-Rex]

Iran created Hezbollah. Human proxies or missiles, either case constitute an act of war against a country. Iran needed Hezbollah because Iran did not have the means to attack Israel directly. Human proxies are fickle, they can change their minds, they get sick, they need food and water, etc. Missiles, if properly designed and built, will have absolute obedience. Technically speaking, Israel have always had good cause, because of Hezbollah, to respond militarily against Iran. If Iran can, through Hezbollah, wages war against Israel, Iran can use missiles to escalate the same war.

And the US created CIA, Pinochet and Noriegas all around the world remember ! Perhaps you should think of this before replying and that will certainly produce intelligent replies.

 

[Destructlord]

We do what we want and west cannot stop us... not because we want... but because we can! People in U.S can kill themselves if they're unhappy about it!

 

[gambit]

And the US created CIA, Pinochet and Noriegas all around the world remember ! Perhaps you should think of this before replying and that will certainly produce intelligent replies.

The US created the CIA, yes...But Pinochet was promoted by Allende. And Noriega's sponsor was Omar Torrijos, whose title was 'Maximum Leader of the Panamian Revolution'.

Panama - Torrijos Government Undertakes "Democratization"

The 1978 amendments to the 1972 Constitution markedly decreased the powers of the executive branch of government and increased those of the legislature, but the executive remained the dominant branch. From October 1972 until October 1978, Torrijos had acted as the chief executive under the titles of head of government and "Maximum Leader of the Panamanian Revolution." After the 1978 amendments took effect, Torrijos gave up his position as head of government but retained control of the National Guard and continued to play an important role in the government's decision-making process. Before stepping down, Torrijos had agreed to democratize Panama's political system, in order to gain United States support for the canal treaties. In October 1978, the National Assembly elected a thirty-eight-year-old lawyer and former education minister, Aristides Royo, to the presidency and Ricardo de la Espriella to the vice presidency, each for a six-year term.

I doubt it was the CIA that gave him that title. Anything else?

 

[SMC]

Iran created Hezbollah. Human proxies or missiles, either case constitute an act of war against a country. Iran needed Hezbollah because Iran did not have the means to attack Israel directly. Human proxies are fickle, they can change their minds, they get sick, they need food and water, etc. Missiles, if properly designed and built, will have absolute obedience. Technically speaking, Israel have always had good cause, because of Hezbollah, to respond militarily against Iran. If Iran can, through Hezbollah, wages war against Israel, Iran can use missiles to escalate the same war.

But Hezbollah is not attacking Israel, are they? They only attack after Israel starts doing ****, like in 2006.

 

[applesauce]

But Hezbollah is not attacking Israel, are they? They only attack after Israel starts doing ****, like in 2006.

hezbollah has been launching rockets in to israel for a lone time, way before 2006. that and the bombings.