Iran says it fired a Sajil missile , which uses solid fuel and travels long distances . Missiles have capabilities that can reach Russia , Turkey and southern Italy , Iran says . U.S. official : Iran looking to increase sophistication of its missile program . Israel : Asked if the missile launch will dampen Obama 's efforts to reach out diplomatically to Iran , Gibbs said , `` The president and the prime minister [ Netanyahu ] both agreed on Monday that engaging the people and the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran , something that has n't been tried for the past many years , is something that makes sense . '' ` ` It is now clear that the Americans are playing with fire ''
Iran says it fired a Sajil missile , which uses solid fuel and travels long distances . Missiles have capabilities that can reach Russia , Turkey and southern Italy , Iran says . U.S. official : Iran looking to increase sophistication of its missile program . Israel : ` ` It is now clear that the Americans are playing with fire ''