Monday, August 27, 2007

Iran vows to use new 2,000-pound 'smart' bomb against its enemies

Well, that headline is just a little misleading. If you actually read the article you will notice the parts I've highlighted which add considerable perspective.
Iran vowed Sunday to use a new 2,000-pound “smart” bomb against its enemies and unveiled mass production of the new weapon, state television reported.

The government first announced development of the long-range guided bomb Thursday, saying it could be deployed by the country's aging U.S.-made F-4 and F-5 fighter jets.

“We will use these (bombs) against our enemies when the time comes,” Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said on state television Sunday.

Iran often announces new weapons for its arsenal, but the United States maintains that while the Islamic Republic has made some strides, many of these statements are exaggerations.

Via SignOnSanDiego.

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