Iran test-fires new generation long-range ballistic missiles, state media reports

Iran has successfully test fired a new long-range surface-to-surface missile, state-run IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iran said it successfully tested a new long-range guided ballistic missile, a move that risks amplifying the tensions between the Muslim Shiite power and its regional Arab-Sunni rivals.

It is the Islamic Republic’s first long-range missile with capability of guidance and control until hitting the intended target, the minister said.

“The Emad represents a major leap in terms of accuracy”.

Dehghan said the new weapon would be deployed to missile units in the “near future”.

In August, Iran unveiled a solid fuel ballistic missile that can strike targets within a range of 310 miles.

Since 1992, Iran has been manufacturing its own tanks, armored personnel carriers, missiles, radars, boats, submarines and fighter planes. The government frequently announces military advances which can not be independently verified, according to The Associated Press.

Iranian President Hassan Rowhani has stressed that Tehran would not attack any other country in the region.

As a result of the embargo, Iran’s military capability is drastically limited compared to the United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces.