TEHRAN, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Iran says it successfully tested a new missile during naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman.

The Nasr-2 launched Saturday from a ship near the border with Pakistan and hit a target 19 miles away, RIA Novosti reported Sunday, quoting reports from Iranian television.


The large-scale drills, involving more than 60 Iranian naval ships, increased the readiness of Iran's forces, enhancing their ability to deter enemies, said Iranian Deputy Navy Commander Adm. Qasem Rostamabadi.

The Iranian navy reportedly has developed stealth micro submarines to patrol its coastal waters and has one of the largest ballistic missile forces in the developing world, RIA Novosti reported.