IranIran said yesterday it had successfully tested medium-range missiles capable of hitting Israel in response to threats of military action against the country, Iranian media reported.
It is the latest move in a war of nerves with the West.
Israel says it could attack Iran if diplomacy failed to halt its disputed nuclear energy programme. The US also has military force as a possible option but has repeatedly encouraged the Israelis to be patient while new economic sanctions are implemented against Iran. The Islamic Republic announced the “Great Prophet 7” missile exercise on Sunday after a European embargo against Iranian crude oil purchases took effect following another fruitless round of talks with Tehran. – (Reuters)
