Library Documents on Iran's Missile Program
September 28, 2009
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding Iran's September 28 test launch of a medium-range ballistic missile:
"Canada calls on Iran to immediately cease its ballistic missile programs, which, together with Iran's clandestine nuclear activities, pose a grave threat to international...
September 28, 2009
Commenting during an interview with Sky News about Iran's recent missile test, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said that Iran needs to show it it serious about engaging with the international community over its nuclear programme.
When asked how concerned he was about the recent missile test David Miliband said:
September 27, 2009
"Iran must stop its missile testing, thereby proving its good faith and willingness to dialogue and collaborate with the international community on the eve of the Geneva talks," stated Minister Frattini. "It is not through missiles or nuclear threats that Teheran will see its regional and international role recognized and be able to guarantee its...
September 18, 2009
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September 17, 2009
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. As Commander-in-Chief, I'm committed to doing everything in my power to advance our national security. And that includes strengthening our defenses against any and all threats to our people, our troops, and our friends and allies around the world.
June 16, 2009
North Korea and Iran pose serious nuclear and missile proliferation concerns for the United States and other nations and will be major considerations in the U.S ballistic missile defense review, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
"The risks and dangers from missile proliferation are growing...
May 21, 2009
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today expressed deep concern over Iran's May 20 test launch of a medium-range missile.
"Canada calls on Iran to immediately cease its ballistic missile programs and engage positively in reaching peaceful solutions to its regional concerns," said Minister Cannon. "Provocative actions such...
May 20, 2009
Iran launched advanced surface-to surface missile called 'Sejjil-2', President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday.
President Ahmadinejad, who is in the northeastern province of Semnan at the last leg of his 60-province tour, said the surface-to-surface missile was launched Wednesday morning in the province and successfully hit its pre-...
May 20, 2009
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday that today, the launch pad for Iran's missiles and satellites is located in Semnan province.
Addressing huge gathering of Semnan residents, President Ahmadinejad said, "I want to announce to the Iranian nation and the residents of Semnan that Omid (Hope) Satellite, which was a source of hope for...
May 18, 2009
As required by Section 721 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Intelligence Authorization Act, the following are country summaries of acquisition activities (solicitations, negotiations, contracts, and deliveries) related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and advanced conventional weapons (ACW) that occurred from 1 January through 31 December 2008. This...