UN Sanctions Are Not Stopping Iran's Missile And Nuclear Program

Iran launched 14 surface-to-surface missiles, including Zelzal, Shahab-1, Shahab-2 and Shahab-3 on June 28, 2011. Press TV

Iran: UN Sanctions Can't Slow Missile Advancements -- Haaretz/AP

Iranian defense minister’s comments come amid ten days of war games; Iran recently unveiled underground silos that can carry missiles capable of hitting Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf.

Iran's defense minister says the country's missile development shows that UN sanctions are ineffective and won't hinder defense programs.

Gen. Ahmad Vahidi says Iran's missile program is "indigenous" and has no reliance on foreign countries.

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Update #1: Iran: Missile progress shows sanctions futile -- Yahoo News/AP
Update #2: Western sanctions have no impact on Iran's military advancements: commander -- Xinhuanet

My Comment: The Iranian government loves to gloat that sanctions are not working ....but the history of sanctions against the Iranian government tells a different story.

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