Iran's Missile Program

This page contains background essays and other documents authored by the Wisconsin Project that describe Iran's program to build long-range missiles. These documents focus on the history of Iran's missile program and provide an overall assessment of Iran's missile capability.

This page also contains links to other missile-related content on Iran Watch, including profiles of Iranian entities and their suppliers, summaries of news articles, and documents from the Library published by governments and multilateral organizations.

News Briefs

Iran Accuses Israel of Plot to Sabotage Missiles, State Media Report
Reuters
August 31, 2023
Iran Unveils Mohajer-10 Drone Capable of Flying for 24 Hours
Islamic Republic News Agency
August 22, 2023
Iran Develops Supersonic Cruise Missile
Tasnim News Agency
August 9, 2023
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Iranian Entities

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM)
Nuclear, Missile, Military
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January 3, 2011
An Iranian public university that has supported research relevant to Iran's nuclear program, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Shahrood University of Technology (SUT)
Nuclear, Missile, Military
Added:
September 27, 2023
An Iranian technical university that has supported research relevant to Iran's nuclear program, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Amanallah Paidar
Missile, Biological, Military
Added:
July 24, 2023
An Iranian national; involved in procuring equipment for Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and weapons programs on behalf of Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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Library Documents

Removing the Hype From Iran’s ‘Hypersonic’ Conqueror
Private Viewpoints
July 14, 2023
Treasury Sanctions International Procurement Network Supporting Iran’s Missile and Military Programs
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of the Treasury
June 6, 2023
Justice Department Announces Five Cases as Part of Recently Launched Disruptive Technology Strike Force
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of Justice
May 16, 2023
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Suppliers

Murat Bukey
Missile, Biological, Military
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July 24, 2023

A Turkish national; involved in procuring equipment for Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and weapons programs on behalf of the Iranian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces...

Chengdu Best New Materials Co. Ltd.
Missile
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April 28, 2022

A China-based manufacturer and exporter of metal powder and cemented carbide; determined by the U.S. Department of State to warrant the imposition of sanctions for supporting proliferation-related transfers to or acquisitions by Iran, Syria, or North Korea; has transferred sensitive technology...

Zibo Elim Trade Company, Ltd.
Missile
Added:
April 28, 2022

A China-based exporter of chemicals and related equipment; determined by the U.S. Department of State to warrant the imposition of sanctions for supporting proliferation-related transfers to or acquisitions by Iran, Syria, or North Korea; has transferred sensitive technology and items to Iran's...

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