Scary discovery: Iran has missiles that can "wipe out" Europe and America?
A team of researchers has stumbled upon a terrifying new secret in Iran - an ongoing missile program capable of crushing Europe and the United States.
A new report by researchers cited by the British news site DailyStar said that a remote Iranian desert facility may be focusing on developing advanced rocket engines and rocket fuel. These activities are believed to be mainly carried out at night and with careful camouflage, according to the reports.
This would mean Iran would join the deadly nuclear arms race - a move that world leaders are trying to prevent, the British newspaper said.
A group of weapons researchers in California stumbled upon the secret facility while researching Iran.
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Satellite image of Iran's secret nuclear facility in the desert in Shahrud. |
The New York Times reported that the team had been studying satellite images of the facility for weeks before confirming that Iran was developing technology for long-range missiles. If Iran were found to be conducting long-range missile activities, it would further increase tensions between the country and the United States.
Five outside experts who independently reviewed the findings agreed there was compelling evidence that Iran was developing long-range missile technology.
“The investigation highlights some worrying developments,” said Michael Elleman, a missile expert at the International Institute for Strategic Studies who reviewed the document. The DailyStar reported that Iran’s missile was capable of “wiping out” Europe and the United States in the worst case scenario.
This comes amid news of rising tensions between the US and Iran. However, not all experts appreciate Iran's nuclear and weapons power. Many believe that Iran is somewhat delusional when threatening the US.
