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 in Secret Talks with China, Russia to Acquire Sanctioned Missile Fuel
Politico
April 12, 2023
British Navy Seizes Iran Missiles, Parts Likely Yemen Bound
Associated Press
March 2, 2023
Iran Says it has Developed Long-Range Cruise Missile
Reuters
February 24, 2023
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Iranian Entities

Iranian Space Agency
Missile, Military
Added:
August 31, 2009
Oversees Iran's space-related initiatives; carries out plans and programs approved by the Supreme Space Council; affiliated with the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology; develops space launch vehicle (SLV) technologies, which have applications in ballistic missile development; develops communication and remote sensing satellites...
Materials and Energy Research Institute
Missile, Military
Added:
April 25, 2023
A research institute that implements projects related to satellites and other space systems, particularly energy generation and storage; subordinate to the Iran Space Research Center.
Iran Space Research Center
Missile, Military
Added:
October 31, 2019
A research institute under the Iran Space Agency (ISA); conducts research and development on space launch vehicle technologies that have applications in ballistic missiles.
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Library Documents

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
United States of America v. Xiangjiang Qiao, a/k/a "Joe Hansen"
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of Justice
May 16, 2023
Arsenal: Assessing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program
Private Viewpoints
February 15, 2023
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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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