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Originally Posted by juz
you are off by a few miles
http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/iran/missile/shahab-6.htm
The Shahab-6 is expected to have a range of 5,470-5,500 and 5,632-6,200 kilometers with a 1,000-750-500 kilogram warhead. This range capability will depend on the number of stages used in the launch vehicle and their performance. December 1996 news reports claimed that Iran is developing a 3,500-mile (5,632 kilometers) range missile called Shahab-6 that would be capable of reaching Europe. The technology for this system was cited as coming from Russia and North Korea. Reportedly the missile would become operational by the year 2,000, though others reports claim that Iran intends to complete the development of this system within five to ten years. Presumably this missile will turn out to be a totally redesigned Taep'o-dong-2/NKSL-X-2 Iranian first stage derivation with new redesigned shorter larger diameter second and third stages
Add to it Irans quest for a space program/intercontinental ballistic capabilities
http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/iran/missile/iris.htm |
I'm pretty sure they don't have the Shahab 6 yet, i was talking about their current invetory. Anyway, if Europe wants a missle defence system, they will put it there, no need for the US to get involved.