Israel test-fires missile that could hit Iran
Israel has test-fired a missile said to be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and striking Iran, Radio Liberty reported.
The Defense Ministry announced the test, but declined to elaborate on the system tested.
Defense Minister Ehud Barak hailed the missile test as a breakthrough, saying it was "an important step in Israel's rocket and space progress."
Israel Radio's military affairs correspondent said a "ballistic missile" had been launched -- a term that generally applies to long-range missiles for delivering warheads.
The test-firing comes two days after Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned of a "direct and heavy threat" posed to Israel by Iran's nuclear program.
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