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Sat, 07/12/2008 - 14:04
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Russia: Iran tests show US shield not needed
Moscow, July 12, IRNA - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the results of Iran's missile tests prove that US plans for a defence shield in Europe are unnecessary.
Lavrov said the tests confirmed Tehran had missiles with a limited range of up to 2,000km (1,240 miles) following Iran launched a series of missile tests in the desert this week.
The US says it wants shield sites in Poland and the Czech Republic to defend it and its allies from Iran missile attack.
Iran has denied Western accusations that it is developing nuclear weapons and insisted its nuclear program is intended for peaceful purposes.
Iran said it was open to talks about its nuclear program.
Lavrov said the tests confirmed Tehran had missiles with a limited range of up to 2,000km (1,240 miles) following Iran launched a series of missile tests in the desert this week.
The US says it wants shield sites in Poland and the Czech Republic to defend it and its allies from Iran missile attack.
Iran has denied Western accusations that it is developing nuclear weapons and insisted its nuclear program is intended for peaceful purposes.
Iran said it was open to talks about its nuclear program.
