Iran says it has successfully test-launched a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers. The unveiling of the weapon comes as tensions with the U.S. escalate over Iran's nuclear weapons program.
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00:00Iran says it has successfully test-launched a solid-fueled ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers.
00:08Iranian State TV says the new missile is capable of striking distant targets without the aid of GPS.
00:14Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh says if his country is attacked by the U.S. or Israel, it will strike back.
00:22The unveiling of the new missile comes after threats by the U.S. over Iran's nuclear weapons program.
00:27Washington and Tehran were supposed to hold talks on May 3rd to reduce tensions, but those have been delayed.