Defense Minister says Iran improves missiles accuracy

Defense Minister says Iran improves missiles accuracy
December 9, 2013 - 16:42 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Defense Minister said his country is now using laser systems to dramatically improve the accuracy of its ballistic missiles.

Hossein Dehghan said missiles can now hit to within two meters (yards) of their targets, compared to 200 meters (yards) previously. His comments were posted on the ministry's website Monday, Dec 9, according to the Associated Press.

Iran frequently announced breakthroughs in military technology that are impossible to independently verify, the AP notes.

Iran has a variety of missiles, some with a reported range of 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles), enough to reach much of the Middle East. Commanders have described them as a deterrent, capable of hitting a U.S. base or an Israeli target in the event of a strike on Iran.

The Pentagon released a rare public report last year saying that Iran has improved its missile capabilities.

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