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Iran test-fires medium-range surface-to-air missile – media RIA Novosti, PUBLISHED January 01, 2012 Iranian military has successfully conducted a medium-range surface-to-air missile test on Saturday, IRNA news agency reported. "This medium-range surface-to-air missile is equipped with the latest technology to combat radar-evading targets and intelligent systems which try to disrupt missile navigation," IRNA reported, quoting Commodore Mahmoud Mousavi. The test was conducted during navy war games which take place near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been holding naval exercises in the area since December 24 and are to continue for 10 days. The West, led by the United States, suspects Iran of pursuing a secret nuclear weapons program, but the Islamic Republic insists it needs nuclear power only for civilian purposes. Iran is already the subject of a wide range of international sanctions. On December 1 foreign ministers of the European Union blacklisted an additional 179 Iranian officials and institutions linked to the government over Tehran's controversial nuclear program. Other news: Russia, U.S. ink uranium enrichment pact for 2013-2022 Sergey Kiriyenko and Daniel Poneman signed the agreement. Iran Busher to enter full operation in March 2012 – agency In September, Iran officially opened Bushehr which was completed with Russia's assistance after a long delay. Russia launches fourth unit at Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant Unit went online on Monday. |
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