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January 4, 2016

Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile program, in challenge for Obama

Reuters: A series of Iranian officials vowed on Friday to expand Tehran’s missile capabilities, a challenge to the United States

January 4, 2016

Iran’s president orders stepped-up missile production

KSL: TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday ordered the accelerated production of missiles in response to possible

January 4, 2016

White House: more time needed for new Iran missile sanctions

Reuters: The White House expects Iran to finish work needed to trigger implementation of an international nuclear deal in the

January 2, 2016

Iranian government urged to develop 5000-km missiles following US sanctions

Mehr News Agency: TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei in an open letter to Rouhani urged

January 1, 2016

Russia Deploys Advanced Cruise Missiles in Major Navy Reboot

Bloomberg Business: The Russian military intends to expand deployment of its most sophisticated non-nuclear cruise missiles for attacks at land

December 31, 2015

U.S. preparing new sanctions over Iran’s ballistic missile program

Reuters: Dec 30 The Obama administration is preparing new sanctions on international companies and individuals over Iran’s ballistic missile program,

December 31, 2015

Russia overshadows Navy missile milestones in 2015

Stars and Stripes: NAPLES, Italy — Concerns over Russia’s growing naval reach overshadowed a series of missile defense milestones for

December 31, 2015

US says Iran launched ‘provocative’ rocket test near ships

Associated Press: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday accused Iran of launching a “highly provocative” rocket

December 29, 2015

Communications System Upgrade For Russian S-400 Missile Defense System

Defenseworld.net: Russia is developing Tuf-MA and Tuf-M2 communication systems for its S-400, S-500 and Vityaz air missile defense systems to

December 29, 2015

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Finalization of Deal to Acquire Russian Missile Defense System Under Way

The Algemeiner: An Iranian spokesman announced that the implementation of Tehran’s deal for the acquisition of a Russian missile defense system is under way, the