Iran is vigorously pursuing several missile and space programs at an almost feverish pace with impressive achievements. In spite of the Missile Technology Control Regime and in the face ofsanctions, Iran has succeeded in acquiring the needed infrastructureand to raise a cadre of proficient scientists and engineers backed byacademic research institutes. Iranian missile technology now seems tobe more advanced than that of North Korea. A recent report claims that it will take the Iranians just six years todevelop a nuclear warhead that could be carried by a ballistic missile.
