Iran does some field tests on it's new long range missile which is being produced for "deterrent purposes".

Six of the sand-colored missiles, bearing slogans which said "We will stamp on America" and "We will wipe Israel from the face of the earth," were displayed at an annual military parade last September.

Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said last week Iran was working on improvements to the range and accuracy of the Shahab-3 in response to Israel's moves to boost its anti-missile capability.

With any luck, in the not-too-distant future, Iran will be surrounded by a stable Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan which will all be friendly to the U.S.