Concern mounts as Iran tests most advanced missiles

IRAN yesterday tested its most advanced missiles to cap two days of war games, raising more international concern and stronger pressure to come clean on the newly revealed nuclear site Tehran was secretly constructing.

State television said the powerful Revolutionary Guard, which controls Iran’s missile programme, successfully tested upgraded versions of the medium-range Shahab-3 and Sajjil missiles. Both can carry warheads and reach up to 2,000 kilometres, putting Israel, US military bases in the Middle East, and parts of Europe within striking distance.

The missile tests were meant to flex Iran’s military might and show readiness for any military threat.