Iran's medium-range missile test undermines the Islamic republic's claim of peaceful intentions and increases world resolve against Tehran's nuclear aims, the White House said Wednesday.
Iran
's
medium-range missile test undermines the Islamic republic's claim of peaceful
intentions and increases world resolve against
Tehran
's
nuclear aims, the White House said Wednesday.
"At a time when the international community has offered Iran opportunities
to begin to build trust and confidence, Iran's missile tests only undermine
Iran's claims of peaceful intentions," said National Security Council
spokesman Mike Hammer.
"Such actions will increase the seriousness and resolve of the
international community to hold
Iran
accountable for its continued defiance of its international obligations on its
nuclear program."
Iran
Wednesday test-fired what it said was a faster version of its Sejil
medium-range missile with a range that would allow it to reach targets inside
Israel
,
drawing sharp international censure.
The defiant test of the Sejil 2 missile comes as world powers mull fresh
sanctions against the Islamic republic for its controversial nuclear enrichment
program.
Iranian state television said the missile "hit the defined target,"
but gave no further details.
The two-stage Sejil, powered by solid fuel, is capable according to Iran of
traveling 2,000 kilometers, which would put arch-foe Israel, most Arab states
and parts of Europe, including much of Turkey, within range.
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