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September 2, 2021       Share:    

Source: https://www.iiss.org/blogs/research-paper/2021/04/iran-missile-proliferation-strategy

Iran's New Approach to Missile Proliferation

(International Institute for Strategic Studies-UK) Fabian Hinz - The proliferation of missiles and rockets to non-state actors by the Islamic Republic of Iran is a constant source of tension in the Middle East. For years, Iran has equipped its proxies and allies with increasingly sophisticated and longer-range missiles through smuggling. However, in recent years, this method has been augmented by the provision of guidance kits to modify existing rockets and the wholesale provision of manufacturing capabilities. Reports about the rocket arsenals of Palestinian factions in Gaza regularly cite Iranian assistance for domestic manufacturing. Indeed, in cooperation with Iran's missile industry, the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) appears intent on enabling all its main proxies to autonomously manufacture artillery rockets and precision-guided missiles.

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