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Iran Boosts Missile Program Amid UN Sanctions: Experts Warn

10/30/2025

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European intelligence officials say Iran is intensifying its ballistic missile program despite reimposition of United Nations sanctions last month.
Since September 29, Iran has received 10–12 shipments of sodium perchlorate from China, totaling about 2,000 tons.
Sodium perchlorate is essential for solid-fuel rocket engines.
Experts warn that sodium perchlorate is not explicitly banned under sanctions but could indirectly aid Iran's missile capabilities after stock depletion in the conflict with Israel.

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European intelligence officials say Iran is intensifying its ballistic missile program despite reimposition of United Nations sanctions last month.
Since September 29, Iran has received 10–12 shipments of sodium perchlorate from China, totaling about 2,000 tons.
Sodium perchlorate is essential for solid-fuel rocket engines.
Experts warn that sodium perchlorate is not explicitly banned under sanctions but could indirectly aid Iran's missile capabilities after stock depletion in the conflict with Israel.