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Iran test-fires advanced home-made missile: TV

2009-12-16 15:55 BJT

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Iran successfully test-fired optimized version of home-made Sejil 2 missile, local English-language Press TV reported Wednesday.

Test of the solid-fuel Sejil 2 deterrent missile is part of Iran's long-term plans to defend the country's borders, Press TV said.

Iranian officials have said that Sejil 2 has a range of 2,000 km.

Editor: Zhang Pengfei | Source: Xinhua