Iran Tests Advanced Missiles

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In The Media

Iran Tests Advanced Missiles

Iran has test-fired advanced missiles, just days before international negotiations over its nuclear program take place on October 1. The key issue at hand, however, is the recent disclosure of its clandestine centrifuge facility near Qom.

By Deepti Choubey

Published on Sep 28, 2009

Source: Southern California Public Radio

Iran has test-fired two mid-range missiles that can reach Israel and southeastern Europe just days before international negotiations over its nuclear program take place on October 1. While Iran continues to move forward with its missile capabilities, Deepti Choubey says that it is important to focus on the key issue -- last week’s disclosure of Iran’s second centrifuge facility near the city of Qom:

"The Iranians are actually in violation of their agreements with the IAEA which were agreed to in February of 2003 and as much as they are trying to say that they are not and trying to deflect the conversation, this is really the point that I think all states need to come back to in order to get the Iranians to the negotiating table and act seriously."

About the Author

Deepti Choubey

Former Deputy Director, Nuclear Policy Program

Choubey was previously the director of the Peace and Security Initiative for the Ploughshares Fund. She also worked for Ambassador Nancy Soderberg in the New York office of the International Crisis Group.

Recent Work

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Understanding the 2010 NPT Review Conference
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Defining Success for the NPT Review Conference
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