TEHRAN \u2014 Iran announced Sunday it had successfully tested a new domestically produced long-range missile, which it said was the first that could be guided all the way to targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The defense ministry posted pictures of the launch of the missile, named Imad, on its website but no details were given about its maximum range or other capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This is Iran’s first long-range missile that can be guided and controlled until hitting the target,” Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The launch comes months after some Iranian officials voiced concern that the Islamic republic’s recent nuclear deal with world powers could place limits on its missile program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A United Nations Security Council resolution adapted a few days after the nuclear agreement bars Iran from developing missiles “designed to carry nuclear warheads”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We don’t seek permission from anyone to strengthen our defense and missile capabilities,” Dehghan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iran has said its missiles would never carry a nuclear warhead as it has no plans to develop atomic weapons, but military officials have insisted on expanding the country’s missile program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deal reached with Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States aims to limit Iran’s nuclear program in return for lifting international sanctions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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