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17 May 2002

Text: U.S. Concern Over Iranian Missile Program

(Taken question from the May 16 State Department briefing) (200)
Following is a taken question from the May 16 State Department
briefing stating the United States views Iran's efforts to advance its
missile capabilities as a threat to the region and to U.S. interests.
(begin text)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 
Office of the Spokesman 
May 16, 2002
TAKEN QUESTION FOR MAY 16, 2002 DAILY PRESS BRIEFING
Iran Shahab IV Missile Test
Question: Any comment on the test firing by Iran of the Shahab IV
missile reportedly scheduled for tomorrow?
Answer: We have seen press reporting on this issue.
It is well known that Iran has had an active missile program for
almost two decades.
Beyond that it would not be appropriate to comment about what we know
about the details of Iranian missile development activities.
As we have said many times, the U.S. continues to have serious
concerns about Iranian missile programs, and views Iran's efforts to
further develop its missile capabilities, including flight testing of
missiles, as a threat to the region and to U.S. interests. And we
continue to actively pursue extensive efforts to stop the
proliferation of missile technology and equipment to Iran.
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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)