Library Documents on Iran's Missile Program
February 4, 2009
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today expressed deep concern over the implications to international security of yesterday's satellite launch by Iran.
"Canada calls on Iran to cease its ballistic missile programs and to use its new rocket technology exclusively for peaceful purposes," said Minister Cannon. "There is...
February 3, 2009
Germany and the US want to work together closely on current international issues. Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his US counterpart Hillary Clinton agreed on this during an in-depth exchange of views in Washington. Clinton praised Germany as one of the United States' closest partners.
February 3, 2009
Iran's ongoing efforts to develop its missile delivery capabilities remain a matter of deep concern. Recently, Iran's development of a space launch vehicle (SLV) capable of putting a satellite into orbit establishes the technical basis from which Iran could develop long-range ballistic missile systems. Many of the technological building blocks...
November 26, 2008
Iran's aerospace experts have successfully launched 'Kavosh 2' (Explorer 2) rocket into space on Wednesday.
The rocket carried a space lab and data monitoring and processing unit and put it into orbit in several minutes with a special parachute.
The safe stationing of the space lab was the highlight of the test.
Kavosh 2 is made in line with Iran'...
September 30, 2008
On September 25, 2008, the United States Department of Commerce issued guidance to the U.S. exporting community designed to encourage exporters' vigilance on Iran's efforts to procure items for use in Iran's nuclear and missile programs. This action is part of the United States' broader strategy to ensure that no U.S.-origin items contribute in...
September 17, 2008
The U.S Department of the Treasury today designated six Iranian military firms that are owned or controlled by entities previously designated for their roles in Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, including Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) and Defense Industries Organization (DIO).
September 10, 2008
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control today designated the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), and 18 other affiliated entities, for providing logistical services to Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
September 10, 2008
MR. DUGUID: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. We are on the record with Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman, and the Director of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Mr. Adam Szubin. Mr. Szubin will...
August 12, 2008
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated five entities for their ties to Iran's nuclear and missile programs. All five designees are owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, entities that have been designated by the United States or the United Nations Security Council.
July 15, 2008
MODERATOR: Well, good morning. And thank you for joining us and for enduring a brief delay that we had in getting out here.