Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) successfully test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles in war games Wednesday in a move perceived as a response to threats coming from the US and Israel.
The missiles, tested during on the second day of military exercises dubbed 'The Great Prophet III', included a new Shahab 3 missile, which officials have said could reach targets 2000km (1,240 mile) away and has a conventional warhead weighing one ton.
Nine highly advanced missiles with improved accuracy were simultaneously tested, including the Zelzal and Fateh missiles with ranges of 400km and 170km respectively.
"The aim of these war games is to show we are ready to defend the integrity of the Iranian nation," IRGC Air Force commander Hossein Salami said.
"Our missiles are ready for shooting at any place and any time, quickly and with accuracy.
"The enemy must not repeat its mistakes. The enemy targets are under surveillance," he added.
IRGC Naval Commander Morteza Saffari said various missile, rocket and torpedo launchers as well as military vessels and land-to-sea missiles were tested during the exercise.
"The IRGC Navy is carrying out this maneuver to show it is fully prepared to counter any possible enemy aggression or adventurism," said Saffari.
"The maneuver also sends out a reassuring message to regional countries that together we can secure the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz without the presence of foreign forces," he added.
The maneuver by the IRGC followed intensified threats by Tel Aviv against Tehran.
Israeli military conducted a Mediterranean maneuver last month - an apparent rehearsal for a potential attack on Iran's nuclear sites.
Yesterday, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader said the Islamic Republic would hit Tel Aviv, US shipping in the Persian Gulf and US interests around the world if it was attacked over its nuclear activities.
The renewed threats by the US and Israel intensified a war of words that has raised fears of military confrontation and helped boost world oil prices to record highs in the past few weeks.
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