An aircraft reportedly fired a missile near the southern city of Dailam in Iran on Wednesday as both Iran and Syria said they will unite against any challenges or threats to their nations' livelihoods.
Iranian state television reported that an unknown aircraft fired a missile in a deserted area near the southern city of Dailam in the Bushehr province, the location of a nuclear power plant.
"A powerful explosion was heard this morning on the outskirts of Dailam in the Bushehr province. Witnesses said that the missile was fired from an unknown plane 20 km [12 miles] from the city," Iran's Arabic language Al-Alam said, Reuters reported.
Israeli security officials said their military was not involved with the blast.
On the alliance issue, Iranian Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref (search), after meeting Syrian Prime Minister Naji al-Otari, told reporters in Tehran: "We are ready to help Syria on all grounds to confront threats."
"This meeting, which takes place at this sensitive time, is important, especially because Syria and Iran face several challenges and it is necessary to build a common front," he added.
