You asked to be shown a non-nuclear missile that is effective at that range. I just did. You then complain when I show a link to a reference to such a system.
I have no doubt that any missiles that Iran is developing will probably have a purpose to deliver a nuclear warhead, probably aimed at Israeli. I also have no doubt that as I type this that Israeli has nuclear tipped missiles aimed at Iran. Even if Iran developed a MRBM or IRBM and put a nuclear warhead on it. Israeli already has a ABM system in the Arrow that that protects it. The Arrow system is continued to be developed to increase its effectiveness. As I have said before on this board. I really don't care if Iran develops a nuclear device. They will also need a reliable delivery system. They don't have one currently. Even a missile will not be a reliable delivery system if you are launching against another nuclear power with a ABM system.
Effective against what? Do you see you need over a thousand missiles at that range to effectively destroy a structure. Thats called Military ineffective. You showed me a anti satellite missile that china is trying to develop. Its not been developed yet and certainly are not Military efficient yet. Plus a satellite in space can be damaged by anything as small as a coke can. Not much kg of payload needed.
And no if Iran shoots a missile with a nuclear war head of 2000kg's and more theres nothing to protect you. Because with a armed warhead where ever you shoot it down over your country you loose.
A Ballistic missile is the best way to fire a nuke. Hell how do you think they do it? Like in the 40's with a plane dropping a bomb? Where do you think they attached the warheads to? A missile.
The main point is not how they can measure who's penis is the bigger but that
1. Iran has missiles designed for extreme distances which is currently in testing
2. Those missiles are military ineffective at such long distances with a non nuclear payload
3. Need a small bomb with a 2000+ kg payload to make it 90 percent effective.
4. On 12 November 2011 a long range ballistic missile exploded at a Uranium harvest site in Iran when they were fiddling with the warhead.
Would anyone not become really suspicious over that?
And I'm not pro this anti this. I'm just trying to show why they have suspicions. There are a lot more evidence but this is just a couple of points. Would you not get suspicious if your enemy is doing the above mentioned?