Days after the talks on the 2015 nuclear agreement began in Vienna, Tehran on Wednesday unveiled a long-range ballistic missile capable of striking&nbsp;the US bases in the region and also targeting&nbsp;inside archenemy Israel.

The state TV reported that the missile, called Khaibar-buster, uses solid fuel and is capable of penetrating into&nbsp;missile shields with high manoeuvrability during the landing stage.

The new missile has a range of 1,450 kilometres (900 miles). Notably, Israel’s closest point to Iran is around 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) away.

Reportedly, it also has missiles that can travel up to 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles).

The name Khaibar-buster has a reference to a Jewish castle in present-day Saudi Arabia that was overrun by Muslim warriors in the early days of Islam in the 7th century.

The missile is propelled by solid fuel.

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The modified design of Kheibarshekan has reduced its weight by a third compared to the similar missiles, while its preparation time for launch has decreased to one-sixth of the ordinary ones, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported.

Among its other features include its agility and high velocity in hitting the targets.

“This long-range missile is domestically manufactured by the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)… It has high accuracy and is propelled by solid fuel and is capable of penetrating missile shields,” Iranian state media reported.

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Meanwhile, the 8th round of the 2015 nuclear talks, which was halted for more than a week to allow delegations to head back to their capitals for political consultations, resumed on Tuesday in Vienna.

The Iranian government has refused to talk directly to the United States, which unilaterally abandoned the deal&nbsp;in 2018 and reimposed&nbsp;harsh sanctions&nbsp;on Iran.

The Vienna talks are currently being facilitated by European officials.

(With inputs from agencies)

Days after the talks on the 2015 nuclear agreement began in Vienna, Tehran on Wednesday unveiled a long-range ballistic missile capable of striking the US bases in the region and also targeting inside archenemy Israel.

Days after the talks on the 2015 nuclear agreement began in Vienna, Tehran on Wednesday unveiled a long-range ballistic missile capable of striking the US bases in the region and also targeting inside archenemy Israel. The state TV reported that the missile, called Khaibar-buster, uses solid fuel and is capable of penetrating into missile shields with high manoeuvrability during the landing stage. The new missile has a range of 1,450 kilometres (900 miles). Notably, Israel’s closest point to Iran is around 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) away. Reportedly, it also has missiles that can travel up to 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles). The name Khaibar-buster has a reference to a Jewish castle in present-day Saudi Arabia that was overrun by Muslim warriors in the early days of Islam in the 7th century. The missile is propelled by solid fuel. Also read | Iran nuclear talks: US hopeful of building on negotiations progress The modified design of Kheibarshekan has reduced its weight by a third compared to the similar missiles, while its preparation time for launch has decreased to one-sixth of the ordinary ones, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported. Among its other features include its agility and high velocity in hitting the targets. “This long-range missile is domestically manufactured by the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)… It has high accuracy and is propelled by solid fuel and is capable of penetrating missile shields,” Iranian state media reported. Also read | Iran launches 'research cargos into space' amid stalled nuclear talks Meanwhile, the 8th round of the 2015 nuclear talks, which was halted for more than a week to allow delegations to head back to their capitals for political consultations, resumed on Tuesday in Vienna. The Iranian government has refused to talk directly to the United States, which unilaterally abandoned the deal in 2018 and reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran. The Vienna talks are currently being facilitated by European officials. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran unveils long-range ballistic missile capable of striking US bases, Israel

After a series of missile tests, North Korea on Thursday (January 20) has hinted that it could resume nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests.&nbsp;

The state-run media reported that the North Korea top officials led by Kim Jong Un said the country was preparing for a "long-term confrontation" with the United States.&nbsp;

The state media KCNA reported that a meeting of the party Central Committee's politburo "gave an instruction to a sector concerned... to promptly examine the issue of restarting" all activities that had been temporarily suspended.&nbsp;

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News agency AFP has reported that the latest information is in likely reference to Pyongyang's nuclear and ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) programmes.&nbsp;

"The hostile policy and military threat by the US has reached a danger line that can not be overlooked any more," a report on a meeting of the country's Politburo in state media KCNA said Thursday.

The North's top officials "unanimously recognized that we should make more thorough preparation for a long-term confrontation with the US imperialists," KCNA reported.

This includes examining restarting all temporarily-suspended activities, the report added.&nbsp;

In recent days, tensions have been rising over a series of North Korean missile tests. A US push for fresh sanctions was followed by a heated reaction from Pyongyang.&nbsp;

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(With inputs from agencies)

After a series of missile tests, North Korea on Thursday (January 20) has hinted that it could resume nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests. The state-run media reported that the North Korea top officials led by Kim Jong Un said the country was preparing for a "long-term confrontation" with the United States.

After a series of missile tests, North Korea on Thursday (January 20) has hinted that it could resume nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests. The state-run media reported that the North Korea top officials led by Kim Jong Un said the country was preparing for a "long-term confrontation" with the United States. The state media KCNA reported that a meeting of the party Central Committee's politburo "gave an instruction to a sector concerned... to promptly examine the issue of restarting" all activities that had been temporarily suspended. IN PICS | Decoding Pakistan's China-made J-10C fighters, can it beat Rafale? News agency AFP has reported that the latest information is in likely reference to Pyongyang's nuclear and ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) programmes. "The hostile policy and military threat by the US has reached a danger line that can not be overlooked any more," a report on a meeting of the country's Politburo in state media KCNA said Thursday. The North's top officials "unanimously recognized that we should make more thorough preparation for a long-term confrontation with the US imperialists," KCNA reported. This includes examining restarting all temporarily-suspended activities, the report added. In recent days, tensions have been rising over a series of North Korean missile tests. A US push for fresh sanctions was followed by a heated reaction from Pyongyang. × (With inputs from agencies)

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Iran unveils long-range ballistic missile capable of striking US bases, Israel

North Korea slams 'hostile policy' of US, hints it may resume nuclear, long-range missile tests