(AP-Washington Post) Nasser Karimi - Iran announced Sunday that it has started a new production line for a short-range cruise missile, called the Nasr 1, that would be capable of destroying targets up to 3,000 tons in size. Iran boasts an array of short and medium-range missiles capable of hitting targets in the region, including Israel, U.S. military bases, and much of Europe. Tehran frequently makes announcements about new advances in military technology that cannot be independently verified.
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