A number of new military projects of Iran had 40. The anniversary of the Islamic Revolution announced – and now a further medium-range missile is presented. The Name of the project is a historical reference.
“Desful” is a so-called “ground-to-ground missile”, which is to start from the floor and targets on the ground.
The medium-range missile “Desful” had been shown in an underground factory, it was said by the state news Agency Isna. In the production plant ball would be manufactured ballistic weapons for the revolutionary guards, an elite unit of the military. The missile has a reported range of 1000 km that would be 300 km longer than the older “Solfaghar”rocket.
The Name of the new missile is reminiscent of the Iranian Regime at the battle of Edessa in the year 260. In your defeated the second Persian of antiquity, of a great Empire, the Romans crushing. This military success is a reminder today of the defeated Romans bridge built – in the town of Desful in the southwest of Iran. Desful means as much as the bridge to the fortress.
Other projects announced
The Iranian missile program is a matter of international dispute. Especially the intermediate-range nuclear weapons are considered a threat to Israel. With a range of 2000 kilometers, they could make every part of the Jewish state. Until 1979, the relationship between the two countries had been considered as friendship, since the Islamic Revolution, Israel is not recognized by Iran as a legitimate state.
Only last week Iran had tested a new cruise missile to have a range of 1350 miles. The European Union was “very concerned” about the missile program.
The UN Resolution does not prohibit missile tests
The Iranian leadership has agreed, in the meanwhile, the USA announced an international nuclear deal by 2015 to a restriction of its nuclear programme. The missiles she holds. This would only be used in the defence case and did not constitute a risk for other countries, stressing Tehran.
The UN Resolution 2231, with the help of the nuclear deal from the UN security Council was adopted that calls on Tehran to waiver of Tests of missiles that can be equipped with nuclear weapons. Missile tests are not prohibited, but generally.
By the age of 40. Anniversary of the Revolution next Monday will be introduced to a series of military and technological projects.
bor/rb (dpa, afp, reuters)