As I noted yesterday, Iran claims to have test fired a new two-stage missile with a reputed range of 1,200 miles. They even provided Reuters with footage of a test firing. I was skeptical of the test firing given the Iranians' propensity to lie about their weapons tests.
It looks like I was right to be skeptical because there's no proof that it actually happened. As Hot Air points out, there's no independent confirmation that the launch took place. A medium range missile would have been detected by US sources or other foreign intel services. They would have seen evidence of the launch, transit phase, and target data.
In fact, reports indicate that this was most likely a repackaged the Shahab 3 with a new logo and paint job rather than a new missile system.
People should remain cautious when hearing reports about Iran's weapons tests as they are as often as not bogus. There are serious consequences to be had from not knowing exactly what is going on, and the Iranians are counting on the uncertainty of the international community to continue pressing forward with their strategic objectives.
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