Iran test-fires 3 new missiles April 14, 2013 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Iranian Military has successfully test-fired three new domestically produced missiles, the Fars News Agency reported on Saturday, April 13, according to RIA Novosti. "Three types of missiles developed by the Army and the Defense Industries have been successfully test-fired in the Ground Force's recent wargames," the agency quoted Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Lt. Gen. Kioumars Heydari as saying. The general gave no further information about the missiles, describing them only as ground-to-ground missiles that are “different from the Naze'at 10 and Fajr missiles in type." Iran test-fired Naze'at 10 and Fajr 5 during a military exercise in mid-March. The Fajr-5 is a long-range rocket artillery with a maximum range of 75 kilometers (47 miles), while Naze'at-10 is a medium-range ballistic missile, capable of hitting targets within the radius of 100-300 kilometers (62-186 miles). Iranian officials and commanders have repeatedly stressed that all tests and training of the Iranian Armed Forces are only for deterrent and self-defense purposes.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
