Iran has tested a new medium-range missile

Two American officials said on Monday, December 7, that Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile last month, which constitutes a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. According to Reuters, these two unnamed American officials specified that the missile test took place on November 21 (30 Aban) of this year. In this context, Fox News reported on Monday, citing a U.S. government official, that the missile test occurred near the port of Chabahar in Sistan and Baluchestan province. According to Fox News, the missile is of the Qadr 110 type, with a range of 1800 to 2000 kilometers and the capability to carry a nuclear warhead. The report states that the Qadr 110 missile is an upgraded version of the Shahab 3 missile. The report adds that a senior U.S. official told Fox News that the White House is aware of Iran's recent missile test. Fox News suggests that Iran's recent tests appear aimed at increasing the accuracy and guidance of these missiles. Previously, on October 11, Iran announced the 'successful' test of a new generation ground-to-ground missile named 'Emad,' stating that 'this missile can strike intended targets with high precision and completely destroy them.' Following this missile test, the U.S., Britain, France, and Germany called for action from the committee reviewing sanctions on Iran regarding the 'Emad' missile test. According to Reuters, based on UN Security Council Resolution 1929, adopted in 2010, Iran is prohibited from conducting tests related to ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The report notes that despite the nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers in Vienna earlier this year and Security Council Resolution 2231 endorsing this agreement and lifting sanctions, missile and military restrictions on Iran will continue for eight years after the implementation of this agreement.