Iran tests new missile from warship: reports

reuters ^ | Sun Dec 7, 2008 1:52am EST

[Perdogg]

Iran's military test-fired a new surface-to-surface missile from a warship as part of exercises along a strategic shipping route, state media reported on Sunday.

Iran launched six days of naval war games on Tuesday in the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region amid tension with the United States and Israel, which have not ruled out military action if diplomacy fails to end a row over Tehran's nuclear work.

Iran has said that, if pushed, it could close the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Gulf and through which about 40 percent of the world's traded oil passes.

"The surface-to-surface Nasr-2 missile was tested in the (Sea of) Oman operational region," state radio reported, adding that the test took place on Saturday.

"The Nasr-2 was fired from a warship and hit its target at a distance of 30 km (19 miles) and destroyed it," the official news agency IRNA said, adding it was the first test of the new, medium-range missile.

[Perdogg]

Fire this missile off the coast of the US with an EMP weapon and then explode it over Chicago..trouble

[Perdogg]

ping

[Erik Latranyi]

Fire this missile off the coast of the US with an EMP weapon and then explode it over Chicago..trouble.

Who cares about what happens to Chicago?! They will have brought it on themselves.

If a major US city get hit during the Obama Administration, don't expect grief from me.....they voted for this.

[SolidWood]

Regarding US cities I’d be more concerned about Russian or Venezuelan vessels. This is more a concern for Gulf states and our bases.

[Perdogg]

It is not about Chicago (Read here)

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Scud in a tub.

Kill the serpent in the womb.

[Boardwalk]

The Obama fans do not think terrorism is possible in the USA, other than our own home grown type. They really think Bush blew up the world trade towers.

[Erik Latranyi]

It is not about Chicago (Read here)

First, segments of our military have been hardening their electronics against and EMP attack.

Second, most conservatives will survive the aftermath because we know how to live without the luxuries of everyday life.

Lastly, there is only one party that has consistenty opposed missile defense. If we get hit, they are sqarely responsible. No ifs, ands or buts.

[richardtavor]

All this tough talk, iran may be a glassed over parking lot in the next two months.

[Yorlik803]

What we need is a big Mongoose.

[tet68]

Chicago is only 19 miles from the coast?
I did not know that.

[shadowgovernment]

“Chicago is only 19 miles from the coast?”
>>>>>>>>>>>.................
nope much closer take a look at a map..seems there is this big blue space right next to it,,accessible via St something or other seaway.

[EQAndyBuzz]

I guess the first thing the Iranians need to assume is that they even get their vessels out of port.

[ought-six]

Iran has a warship? Who knew?

[Perdogg]

I know that Chicago is not 19 miles off the US coast.

[hinckley buzzard]

nope much closer take a look at a map..seems there is this big blue space right next to it,,accessible via St something or other seaway.

Oh yeah. Iranian warships with missiles on board traverse the St Lawrence Seaway all the time.

[shadowgovernment]

“Oh yeah. Iranian warships with missiles on board traverse the St Lawrence Seaway all the time.”
>>>>>>>>>..................
guess we should forget about it then, never could happen
never...a ship with a weapon of mass destruction could never get to chicago yep never.
we got your word on it right?

[Lurker]

Iran has said that, if pushed, it could close the Strait of Hormuz

For about 15 minutes, Achmed.

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