Iran Test Fires Short-range Missile: Defense Minister

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has test fired a fourth-generation Fateh 110 missile with a range of 300 kilometers, the state Islamic Republic News Agency reported on Saturday citing Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi, who said the test was "successful".

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