Finally, on January 11, 1987, only a few days after the treacherous withdrawal of the Libyans, the Iranian team was ready for its first independent launch. The Scud B missile was placed on the restored platform, and all pre-launch procedures, from fueling to aiming, were carried out by young Iranians. With the order to fire, the missile successfully lifted off from the Montazeri barracks and accurately hit its intended target inside Iraqi territory. This successful launch carried a message beyond a mere military attack; This victory proved that missile technology was established in Iran. This success provided the necessary confidence to carry out the next step, which was the complete construction of the missile body and engine, which eventually led to the production of the Shahab-1.

Finally, on January 11, 1987, only a few days after the treacherous withdrawal of the Libyans, the Iranian team was ready for its first independent launch. The Scud B missile was placed on the restored platform, and all pre-launch procedures, from fueling to aiming, were carried out by young Iranians. With the order to fire, the missile successfully lifted off from the Montazeri barracks and accurately hit its intended target inside Iraqi territory. This successful launch carried a message beyond a mere military attack; This victory proved that missile technology was established in Iran. This success provided the necessary confidence to carry out the next step, which was the complete construction of the missile body and engine, which eventually led to the production of the Shahab-1.