Guide Note
On Wednesday, July 9, 2008, Iran's Revolutionary Guards test-fired nine missiles, including the Shahab-3 long-range missile. The Arabic news agency, Al Alam, reported the missiles were fired from an undisclosed location in the deserts of Iran.1
On Thursday, July 10, 2008, Iran tested numerous sea-to-air and ground-to-sea missiles in the waters of the Persian Gulf. One was reported to be a powerful Hout missile.2
Fast Facts
- Missile test began: July 9, 2008
- Shahab-3 is a conventional warhead with a 1,250 mile range1
- Tested Zelzal and Feteh missiles with a range of 250 miles and 110 miles respectively1
- Shahab-3 capable of reaching Israel1
- Iran first fired a Shahab-3 in November of 20061
- On June 2, 2008, Israel conducted a military exercise which military analysts determined to be a warning to Iran3
Second Day of Testing
- June 10, 2008
- Tested a Hout missile2
- Hout missile is a torpedo2
- Testing conducted in the Persian Gulf2
Categories
