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Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment'
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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WASHINGTON- Iran's missile test this week did not demonstrate any new capabilities, according to a U.S. official familiar with the intelligence, and the test may not have included one of the longer-range missiles Iran claims was among those launched. (article 3)
The United States, Israel and other Western countries say Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, but Iran says the program is for civilian purposes. (article 19)
A two-day show of force by Iran through the launching of medium- and long-range test missiles was meant to strike fear in the hearts of the country's rivals. (article 12)
JERUSALEM - Israel's defense minister hinted Thursday that Israel was ready to attack Iran's nuclear program, saying it didn't balk before "when its vital security interests" were at stake. (article 11)
Tehran launched war games and tests of a long-range missile this week after saying Tel Aviv would be "set on fire" if Israel were to attack Iran. (article 11)
Iran's missile tests evidently included one long-range weapon that could devastate Israel and American military facilities in the region if fitted with a nuclear warhead. (article 10)
Rice tied the latest Iranian missile test and rhetoric to U.S. plans for a future missile shield, which would theoretically protect Eastern Europe from missiles launched from Iran. (article 21)
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