The third-generation long-range missile was developed by the Revolutionary Guards. (AP pic)
* The Khaibar-buster with a range of 900 miles has been unveiled in Iran
* The missile has high accuracy and can defeat shield systems, state media says
* Negotiations continue in Vienna to revive Tehran's tattered nuclear deal
Iran has unveiled a new missile that is capable of hitting nearby US bases and targets within its arch-enemy Israel.
The Khaibar-buster, a reference to a Jewish castle overrun by Muslim warriors led by Prophet Mohammed in the early days of Islam, has a range of 900 miles and runs on solid fuel, state media reported.
The missile has high accuracy, is manufactured completely domestically, and can defeat missile shield systems, the report said, although this information has not been independently verified.
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