Iranian defense minister was quoted as saying Iran has developed a short-range defense system to combat cruise missiles. He added that "We are at the design and production phase of various defense systems in the short, medium and long-range categories." Iran is also urging Russia to resist Western pressure not to deliver the missile defense system Iran has ordered. Washington is encouraging other powers to to agree to another round of sanctions against Iran for not halting its nuclear program.
Iran conducted military exercises in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz last month to show that it is ready for an attack by the US or Israel. It also said it would respond to any attack by targeting US interests in the area and Israel, and close the Strait of Hormuz.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6410US20100502
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