Shahab-3 capable of hitting Israel, U.S. bases in Persian Gulf Iran said on Tuesday it was now able to manufacture large quantities of its medium-range Shahab-3 ballistic missile, which defense experts say is capable of hitting Israel or U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf. "We have the capability to mass-produce Shahab-3 missiles," Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani told reporters. His comments, reported on several local news agencies, were confirmed by the Defense Ministry. Iran first deployed the Shahab-3 to its Revolutionary Guards in 2003. Officials have repeatedly said in recent months they could use Shahab-3 to strike back at Israel should...