Iran's Ballistic Missile Capabilities

Abstract

Iran's extensive inventory of ballistic missiles is considered by some as its primary means to deliver weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to a variety of potential targets in the region. Recent missile tests and reports that Iran is actively pursuing nuclear weapons have helped to increase regional tensions. This report will be updated as events warrant. Additional information is provided in CRS Report RL30427, Missile Survey: Ballistic and Cruise Missiles of Foreign Countries, CRS Report RL30551, Iran: Arms and Weapons of Mass Destruction Suppliers, and CRS Report RL30699, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and Missiles: Status and Trends.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 23, 2004
Accession Number
ADA477825

Entities

People

  • Andrew Feickert

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Explosives
  • High Explosives
  • Liquid Propellants
  • North Korea
  • Nuclear Warheads
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Payload
  • Propellants
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Vehicles
  • Warheads
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Strategic Security Studies