Iran Nuclear Missile Capable In Two Years: Think Tank

A military truck carries a long-range ballistic missile Photo: REX FEATURES

Iran Could Fire Nuclear Missile Within Two Years, Says Think Tank -- The Telegraph

Iran will be able to deploy a missile capable of carrying a one-tonne nuclear warhead within two years, according to a report from a leading security think tank.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies said Iran's missile development programme was expanding in tandem with its drive to acquire an atomic capability.

The Sajjil-2 missile, with a range of 1,400 miles, was test-fired at the end of 2008 and will be ready for deployment in 2012. The weapon relies on solid fuel for propulsion, which means it has a short preparation time and can't be as easily deterred by a pre-emptive strike.

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My Comment: Iran has been making steady progress over the years in developing a viable missile program. This news should not surprise anyone.