Iran Tests More Missiles As War Games Continue

The Iranian Great Prophet III war games exercise has continued into a second day, with several more missile and weapons tests being conducted, including the second long-range Shahab-3 missile launch in as many days. Nine missiles were launched yesterday as part of the exercise, attracting international criticism. It is unclear how many further tests have occurred today, but they are reported to have included at least one more long-range Shahab-3, and an anti-submarine Hoot torpedo. Some of the missiles are believed to have been launched from ships, as part of a series of naval maneuvers.

The war games have been seen by many other countries as a show of force against the possibility of an Israeli or American attack on facilities related to Iran’s nuclear energy program, which they believe will lead to the development of weapons of mass destruction. Some of the naval maneuvers have also been seen as a response to a statement by the US government that any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz would be considered an act of war.

Meanwhile, China and Japan have joined the list of countries criticizing the military exercises. China’s foreign ministry issued a statement expressing “concern about these developments”, whilst Japan’s cabinet secretary claimed that the exercise “puts regional peace and stability at a disadvantage”. Oil and gold prices have increased as a result of the tests.

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