By Not Paying Attention to Sanctions, Iranian Missiles Are Growing Up That No One Can Compete

News24xx.com - Despite several sanctions that have been imposed for years, Iran has succeeded in developing its missile weaponry. In fact, this weaponry is greater than other countries in the Middle East including Israel.

"Iran has an extensive missile development program, the size and sophistication of its missile forces continues to grow despite decades of counter-proliferation efforts aimed at holding back its progress," the Pentagon Defense Intelligence Agency reported, as reported by AFP on Wednesday (20 November 2019).

A study states, Iran considers the missile as a strategic necessity because of the limitations of their air force. Until now, in the air force.

"Because it does not have a modern air force, Iran considers ballistic missiles as a long-range attack capability to prevent its enemies in the region - specifically the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia - from attacking Iran," the report said.

A US intelligence official said the study was conducted on countries in the Middle East including Israel.

The report also explained that Iran developed a series of missiles that could strike at a distance of 1,250 miles (2,000 kilometers) - capable of reaching Israel or Saudi Arabia.

A US intelligence official predicted Iran would concentrate on procuring fighter jets and battle tanks. Russia and China are likely to be suppliers.