NEW : Gates : `` Missile tests only undermine Iran 's claims of peaceful intentions '' Those tests drew condemnation after the Islamic republic revealed the existence of a covert uranium enrichment site near the city of Qom . they are not a threat to Israel. " West fears Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons ; Iran denies claim .
NEW : Gates : `` Missile tests only undermine Iran 's claims of peaceful intentions '' they are not a threat to Israel. " West fears Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons ; Iran denies claim .