Iran tests S-200 air defense missile system

Israel's recently retired spy chief says a military strike against Iran's nuclear program would be "stupid". Photo: Reuters

Israel's recently retired spy chief says a military strike against Iran's nuclear program would be "stupid". Photo: Reuters

Published Nov 21, 2010

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Iran has successfully tested the newly-developed S200 air defense missile system, during the country's biggest-ever air defense drill. It's capable of identifying and hitting targets at low and medium altitudes. The exercise, which started on Tuesday, is meant to showcase Iran's capabilities in defending its nuclear facilities from possible attack.

Iran's been conducting war games every year since 1992, and frequently uses them to unveil new weapons and military systems.

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