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Shahab 3 latest prototype test fired

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Oct 20, IRNA -- The Defense Ministry successfully test fired 
the latest prototype of Shahab 3 missile, Minister of Defense and 
Armed Forces Logistics Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said on Wednesday. 
The `defense shield` proved stronger in terms of destruction and 
precision in guided targets, the minister told reporters after the 
cabinet meeting. 
The Defense Ministry has upgraded the former version of Shahab 3 
guided missiles and test fired it in the military exercise called 
`defense shield exercise`. 
He said that Iran has been exposed to what he termed as 
`multilateral threats` and should boost its preparedness for defense. 
Shamkhani said that the Islamic Republic of Iran pursues detente 
and cooperation for the regional and international peace and security.
"National resolve to develop cooperation for the international 
peace should not cause misinterpretation for certain states 
encouraging them to incite security crisis against Iran," he said. 
Iranian methodology is to strongly stand against any threat and 
defend peace in the region and the international community to support 
national interests, Shamkhani said. 
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