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  • Israel: Long-range missile destroyed (Iranian)

    07/17/2006 10:05:41 AM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 108 replies · 7,520+ views
    AP on Yahoo ^ | 7/17/06 | AP
    JERUSALEM - An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on Monday destroyed at least one long-range Iranian missile capable of hitting Tel Aviv, military officials said. Israeli aircraft targeted a truck carrying the weapons before they could be launched, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of military regulations. The force of the blast sent at least one missile flying into the air, but it fell nearby. During nearly a week of fighting, Hezbollah militants have fired missiles up to 25 miles into Israel. But officials have raised concerns the guerrilla group could strike Tel Aviv, about 80 miles south...