Iranian missile tests

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Iran has been testing and producing missiles since the war with Iraq to increase its military capabilities.". [1] there have been a series of missile tests performed by Iran:

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Background

The Iranian missile program began during the so-called War of the Cities during which Iraq began deliberately attacking civilian targets in Iran.

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After the March 2016 test firing, the U.S. asked the UN Security Council to discuss the tests. US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power said the tests were provocative and destabilizing. [14] At least one missile had "ישראל צריכה להמחק מעל פני האדמה" ("Israel must be wiped off the face of the earth") written on them in Hebrew. [15] Sources differ on whether the tests violate Security Council resolutions. [16] [17]

On 29 March 2016, the US, Britain, France, and Germany wrote a joint letter to UN chief Ban Ki-moon accusing Iran of "defying" Security Council Resolution 2231 that endorsed the July 2015 deal. The letter said the missiles were "inherently capable of delivering nuclear weapons". However, it stopped short of saying the tests were illegal. Resolution 2231 calls for Iran to refrain from activity related to nuclear-capable missiles, but according to diplomats the language is not legally binding and cannot be enforced with punitive measures. [18]

After the 29 January 2017 missile test by Iran, on 3 February, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on Iran's 25 individuals and entities, which it said were but "initial steps", with Trump's National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn adding that ″the days of turning a blind eye to Iran's hostile and belligerent actions toward the United States and the world community are over.″ [19] [20] [21]

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References

  1. ↑ Resolution 1929 (2010)
  2. ↑ U.S. preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program: sources
  3. ↑ "Iran sends defiant signal to the West with missile test". The Daily Telegraph . Dec 9, 2015.
  4. ↑ Iran tests ballistic missile in defiance of UN resolution, US officials say
  5. ↑ "Iran tests new ballistic missile hours after showing it off at military parade". CNN . 23 September 2017.
  6. ↑ "New developments in Iran's ballistic missile program". Israel Hayom. Mar 15, 2019.
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  9. ↑ "Europe is 'saving' the Iran deal by ignoring the violations". New York Times. Dec 6, 2018.
  10. ↑ "New developments in Iran's ballistic missile program". Israel Hayom. Mar 15, 2019.
  11. ↑ "New developments in Iran's ballistic missile program". Israel Hayom. Mar 15, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile at underground facility". Deutsche Welle. Feb 8, 2019.
  13. ↑ "New developments in Iran's ballistic missile program". Israel Hayom. Mar 15, 2019.
  14. ↑ "US asks UN Security Council to meet on 'destabilizing' Iran missile tests". i24news. Mar 12, 2016.
  15. ↑ "پیام موشکی سپاه به زبان "عبری" مخابره شد: ישראל צריכה להימחק מעל+تصویر". Fars News Agency. Mar 10, 2016. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016.
  16. ↑ Israel Radio, March 10, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Iran 'conducts new ballistic missile tests'". BBC. Mar 8, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Iran missile tests defied UN resolution, say US and European allies". Deutsche Welle. Mar 30, 2016.
  19. ↑ Statement by National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn on Iran
  20. ↑ Treasury Sanctions Supporters of Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Qods Force
  21. ↑ "Trump administration tightens Iran sanctions, Tehran hits back". Reuters. 3 February 2016.
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