Iran Test New Missile

By: Seper

The New York Times reported that on Wednesday, November 12th, Iran announced that they had tested a new surface-to-surface missile that has the potential to hit a target 1,200 miles from the launch site. A distance that is well within the range of Israel. If Iran is working on nuclear energy as an alternative source for fuel, I cannot see why the country would want to be testing this missile at all. Interestingly enough, the information given to the Times was provided by Iran's government run television station. Video was distributed showing Mostafa Mohammad Najjar, Iran's Defense Minister, praying before launching the missile. Of course, Iranian officials are claiming that these new missiles will be used as deterrents against countries who the nation feels are threatening their peace, however, Iran has yet to announce which countries they were referring. If Iran feels that the missile is going to be used as a deterrent, perhaps they should tell specific countries that they feel worry about a nuclear war. Maybe getting everything out on the table- before testing devastating nuclear weapons would make the world a better place...