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Iran to Test Shahab-2 as “Friendship Message” to Neighbors

March 29, 2006 :: BBC Worldwide Monitoring :: News

Iran plans to carry out military wargames in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, including a test of the Shahab-2 ballistic missile. Rear-Admiral Morteza Saffari, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy, recently stated that the “Noble Prophet” military exercise will be held from March 31 through April 6, and will take place 40 km from the Iranian coast. The wargames will begin with the firing of a Shahab-2 as a “peace and friendship message” to the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman littoral states. Over 1,500 military and privately-owned vessels will take part in the exercise, as well as fighter-bombers, logistics aircraft, and helicopters. Saffari noted that IRGC Navy’s objectives include “preparing the armed forces to defend the independence and territorial integrity” and “resisting the enemy’s psychological warfare.” (Article)

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