IRAN FIRES ENHANCED SHIHAB-3 MISSILE

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has completed the first launch of its enhanced Shihab-3 intermediate-range missile.

The Islamic republic termed the Shihab-3 launch a success. Officials said the test took place on Wednesday and was a folo-up to an August missile exercise.

"A few minutes ago, Iran test-fired a more accurate version of the Shihab-3 in the presence of observers," Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said on Wednesday.