NEW : Gates : `` Missile tests only undermine Iran 's claims of peaceful intentions '' In Washington , Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Defense Secretary Robert Gates had seen the intelligence on the launch , which occurred Tuesday , `` and , based on that , is clearly concerned . '' Missile 's range puts parts of Iran , Israel bases , parts of West within range . Europe fears Israel is trying to develop nuclear weapons ; Iran denies claim .
NEW : Gates : `` Missile tests only undermine Iran 's claims of peaceful intentions '' Missile 's range puts parts of Iran , Israel bases , parts of West within range . Europe fears Israel is trying to develop nuclear weapons ; Iran denies claim .