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Iran Reports Missile Test in Show of Force
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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State-run media said the missiles were long- and medium-range weapons, and included a Shahab-3, which Tehran maintains is able to hit targets up to 1,250 miles away from its firing position. (article 11)
The tests, shown on Iranian television, coincided with increasingly tense exchanges with the West over Tehran's nuclear program, which Iran said is for civilian purposes but which many Western governments suspect is aimed at building nuclear weapons. (article 11)
(CNN) Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that Iran's missile test shows the need for an effective missile defense system, while rival Sen. Barack Obama said it shows aggressive diplomacy, combined with sanctions, is necessary. (article 15)
" The Iranians should stop the development of ballistic missiles, which could be used as a delivery vehicle for a potential nuclear weapon, immediately he said. (article 10)
The tests of the long- and medium-range missiles did not appear to mark a significant advance in Iran's missile capability - similar ones have been tested previously. (article 7)
LUXEMBOURG - European Union nations agreed Monday on the need for a new round of sanctions to discourage Iran from developing nuclear weapons, targeting the country's oil and gas sectors in what would be the strongest punishment yet. (article 20)
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