Iran successfully launches high range ballistic missile
Iran successfully tested a 2,000 kilometre-range ballistic missile on Thursday, Iranian state media said, two days after the chief of Israel's armed forces raised the prospect of 'action' against Tehran over its nuclear programme.
Iran, which has one of the biggest missile programmes in the Middle East, says its weapons are capable of reaching Israel and United States bases in the region.
Despite opposition from the US and European countries, Iran has said it would further develop its 'defensive' missile programme.
'Our message to Iran's enemies is that we will defend the country and its achievements. Our message to our friends is that we want to help regional stability,' said Iranian Defence Minister Mohammadreza Ashtiani.
State TV broadcast what it said was footage of an upgraded version of Iran's Khoramshahr 4 ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 km that can carry a 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) warhead.
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