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

Thirteen Reported Killed As Iran Revolutionary Guards Target Dissident Sites in Iraq
Reuters
September 28, 2022
Yemeni Rebels Unveil New Missiles in Largest Parade to Date
Janes
September 26, 2022
Iran Unveils Rezvan Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile in Military Parade
Tasnim News Agency
September 22, 2022
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Iranian Entities

Farzanegan Propulsion Systems Design Bureau
Missile, Military
Added:
August 29, 2022
An Iranian company that designs and manufactures air-breathing engines, including jet engines; lists production, testing, and reverse engineering among its services.
Aero Engines Design and Manufacturing Company
Missile, Military
Added:
August 29, 2022
An Iranian company that specializes in building air-breathing engines for airplanes, helicopters, and drones; controls Turbine Engineering Manufacturing (TEM).
Turbine Engineering Manufacturing
Nuclear, Missile, Military
Added:
July 16, 2013
A front company that carries out covert procurement activities for Iran Aircraft Industries (IACI), which is affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL); listed by the European Union on January 23, 2012 as an entity linked to Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or Iran's development of nuclear...
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Library Documents

Iranian Attacks on the IKR
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of State
September 28, 2022
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Iran’s Missile and Drone Attacks in Northern Iraq
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » White House
September 28, 2022
Statement Regarding Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Unprovoked Attack in Iraq's Erbil Governorate
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of Defense
September 28, 2022
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Suppliers

Chengdu Best New Materials Co. Ltd.
Missile
Added:
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...

Kim Chang Rok
Missile
Added:
June 24, 2021

A North Korean missile specialist with expertise in liquid-fueled ballistic missile systems, according to a U.N. Panel of Experts report.

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