Iran has carried out a new medium range ballistic missile Ghadr-110 tested in breach of two United Nations Security Council resolutions.
- The test was held November 21, 2015 near Chabahar, a port city in southeastIran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province near the border with Pakistan. The launch took place from a known missile test site along the Gulf of Oman.
Features of Ghadr-110:
- Ghadr-110 has a range of 1,800 – 2000 km, or 1200 miles
- It is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
- The missile fired in November is an improved version of the Shahab 3, and is similar to the precision guided missile tested by Iran on Oct-10, which elicited strong condemnation from members of the U.N. Security Council.
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