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    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE: WE WILL CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THREATS POSED BY IRAN

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    04.02.2009 17:39 GMT+04:00

    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Iran's ongoing efforts to develop its missile
    delivery capabilities remain a matter of deep concern, said Acting
    Spokesman for the U.S. Department of State.

    "Recently, Iran's development of a space launch vehicle (SLV) capable
    of putting a satellite into orbit establishes the technical basis from
    which Iran could develop long-range ballistic missile systems. Many
    of the technological building blocks involved in SLVs are the same
    as those required to develop long-range ballistic missiles," Robert
    Wood said.

    "Working with the United Nations, we have passed a number of UN
    Security Council Resolutions, including Resolution 1737, which require
    states to take the necessary measures to prevent the supply of,
    inter alia, specified equipment and technology that could contribute
    to Iran's development of nuclear weapons delivery systems. We will
    continue with our friends and allies in the region to address the
    threats posed by Iran, including those related to its missile and
    nuclear programs and its support of terrorism," he added.

    Iran has launched its first domestically made satellite into orbit
    on Monday.

    The launch of the Omid (Hope) Safir-2 rocket had been expected
    and was clearly timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the
    Iranian revolution.

    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the satellite was launched
    to spread "monotheism, peace and justice" in the world.
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