Library Documents on Iran's Chemical Program
April 15, 2020
INTRODUCTION PURPOSEThis document is an unclassified Executive Summary of the Report that is transmitted pursuant to Section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. § 2593a), which requires a report by the President on Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and...
November 25, 2019
THOMAS DINANNO, SENIOR BUREAU OFFICIAL AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEFENSE POLICY, EMERGING THREATS, AND OUTREACHBUREAU OF ARMS CONTROL, VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCEU.S. NATIONAL STATEMENT, OPCW CONFERENCE OF THE STATES PARTIESTHE HAGUE, NETHERLANDSMr. Chairman, Mr. Director-General, distinguished ambassadors and delegates,
November 19, 2019
In September 1981, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger asked the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to produce an unclassified overview of the Soviet Union’s military strength. The purpose was to provide America's leaders, the national security community, and the public a comprehensive and accurate view of the threat. The result: the first...
August 23, 2019
At the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif of the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay an official visit to China from August 25 to 27.[...]
April 15, 2019
CONDITION (10)(C) ANNUAL REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) [...]COUNTRY ASSESSMENTS (1) ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN (IRAN)FINDING
March 19, 2019
U.S. Statement at the 2019 Session of the Conference on DisarmamentAssistant Secretary Yleem D. S. PobleteGenevaThank you, Mr. President, Ambassador Wood, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen.
November 22, 2018
RemarksAmbassador Kenneth D. WardOrganization for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsThe Hague, NetherlandsNovember 22, 2018Mr. Chairman, Mr. Director-General, distinguished ambassadors and delegates,
November 2, 2018
RemarksYleem D.S. PobleteSouth Miami Senior HighMiami, FLNovember 2, 2018As Prepared for DeliveryGood morning, fellow Cobras!It’s great to be back at South Miami Senior High and during Homecoming Week of all times.As I approached the school today, I couldn’t help but look up at the Cobra atop the building facing Miller Drive and reminisce about my...
July 27, 2018
RemarksYleem D.S. PobleteFoundation for Defense of DemocraciesWashington, DCJuly 27, 2018
March 1, 2018
This Report is submitted consistent with Condition (10)(C) of the Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (CWC). The Convention was ratified by the United States on April 25, 1997, and entered into force on...