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

No Evidence Of Spying Activities On Erbil Attack
Rudaw
April 26, 2022
After Missile Strike In Iraq, Iran Warns It "Will Not Tolerate" Any "Threats" From Iraqi Soil
CBS/AFP
March 14, 2022
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Says It Launches Second Satellite
Associated Press
March 8, 2022
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Iranian Entities

Islamic Azad University
Nuclear, Missile
Added:
April 28, 2022
An Iranian university system; faculty members have collaborated with Iranian government agencies to carry out research relevant to Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
Reza-Gholi Esmaeli
Missile
Added:
June 18, 2007
Head of the Trade and International Affairs Department of Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO); on October 25, 2007, added to the Specially Designated National (SDN) list maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), freezing the entity's assets under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibiting...
Naser Maleki
Missile
Added:
June 15, 2007
Head of the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG); oversees Iran's Shahab-3 long range ballistic missile program as an official with Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). On July 8, 2008, added to the Specially Designated National (SDN) list maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets...
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Library Documents

Statement for the Record: Worldwide Threat Assessment
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of Defense, Governments » United States » Congress » Hearings & Prepared Statements
May 10, 2022
Iran is Learning from Russia’s Use of Missiles in Ukraine
Private Viewpoints
May 2, 2022
Adherence to and Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments (Excerpts)
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of State
April 19, 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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