Iran Testing New Missiles Again?

Reuters is reporting that Iran test fired missiles near the Iran-Iraq border. Let's just say I'm skeptical of the reports, namely because the Iranians have repeatedly shown that they have falsified their reports, recycled the video of military activities, photo edited missile launches to hide their failures, and exaggerated their capabilities for domestic consumption.

The English-language Press TV said the Iranian-made missile, named as the Samen, was successfully tested Monday by the elite Revolutionary Guards in the western border city of Marivan.

They also tested artillery and rocket launchers, Press TV said on its website.

Iran's armed forces have staged frequent maneuvers in recent months, coinciding with speculation of possible U.S. or Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic over its disputed nuclear ambitions.

In a move that further heightened tension, Iran in July test-fired nine highly advanced missiles, including one which reportedly could reach Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East.

Reuters doesn't bother to note that Iran produced bogus photos in July of those launches. Those photos were photo edited because one of the missiles clearly failed to fire. It's also evident that the missiles fired weren't nearly as advanced as claimed.

How hard is it for Reuters to check their own reporting on the subject to see that there was a kerfuffle over the Iranian missile launches in July. They clearly took the time to report that it was the last time the Iranians did so. Then again, it appears that their reporters in Tehran are just regurgitating the Iranian government's line.