Trouble on the Horizon

Iran now has solid-fuel capability for its missiles.

Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani told The Associated Press that Iran has made an "important step forward" in developing the technology, which provides the Islamic Republic with the ability to fire solid-fuel ballistic missiles like the Shahab-3.

The Shahab-3, with a range of 810 miles to more than 1,200 miles, is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and reaching Israel and U.S. forces in the Middle East.

"We have fully achieved proficiency in solid-fuel technology in producing missiles," said Shamkhani in Iran's first declaration that it has locally developed full access to solid fuel missile technology. AP News

So far, Iran has not tested the Shahab-3 missiles with the solid-fuel technology. Maybe it's a smokescreen. But coupled with the nuclear program that is ongoing, it is extremely worrisome. These guys in Iran have the mind-set of the 7th century and have modern technology that could be capable of destroying Israel and injuring our forces serving in Iraq.