NEARCHUS: Iran tests new surface-to-surface missile

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Iran tests new surface-to-surface missile

Story Highlights
Iran says it fired a Sajil missile, which uses solid fuel and travels long distances
Missiles have range that can reach Russia, Greece and southern Italy, Iran says
U.S. official: Iran looking to increase sophistication of its missile program
Israel: "It is now clear that the Iranians are playing with fire"

May 20, 2009 -- Updated 2114 GMT (0514 HKT)

TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iran announced Wednesday that it successfully tested another "Sajil" missile, a surface-to-surface missile with a range that makes it capable of reaching parts of Europe.

Image purportedly shows the test launch of Iran's new Sajil surface-to-air missile.

Image purportedly shows the test launch of Iran's new Sajil surface-to-air missile.

A similar test was carried out in November.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he understood Wednesday's test of the missile, with an approximate range of 1,200 miles, was successful.

State media reported that the missile, a Sajil-2, was launched Wednesday morning from the northern Iranian city of Semnan and reached its target. The report did not say where it landed.

The missile was test-fired successfully, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told a group of residents in Semnan province, state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported. Ahmadinejad said the missile "met the predetermined target," according to the news agency.

Gates said he could not confirm that it had hit the intended target.

A White House official said the test is noteworthy.

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