Kesher Talk

Iran and Iraq developing some hefty WMDs: Iran was developing a nuclear capability as well as missiles that could reach Europe and eventually the United States, according to the head of Israel's intelligence agency. Israel also has "clear indications" that Iraq resumed efforts to produce fissile materials, Mossad leader Ephraim Halevy said while addressing a closed session of the NATO council Wednesday in Brussels. The Israeli Yediot Aharonot newspaper published the full text of the speech Friday.

Halevy reportedly said several countries that have been traditional foes of Israel were developing advanced weapons systems, including Iran which in recent years has invested heavily in developing ballistic missiles based on North Korean expertise. He noted that the Iranians successfully tested the Shehab-3, which has a range of 800 miles and announced they were trying to extend its range, payload and destructive capability. (UPI)

posted by Howard @ 6/28/2002 12:16:26 PM