Iran Claims That Their Ballistic Missile Program Is Not Covered By The Iranian Nuclear Deal

Illustrative photo of a Fateh-110 ballistic missile, taken at an Iranian armed forces parade in 2012. (military.ir/Wikimedia Commons)

Times of Israel/AFP: Iran says UN can’t ban ballistic missiles under nuke deal

After Security Council endorses pact, Tehran claims prohibition on missile development not relevant to world body, adds atomic watchdog won’t want to inspect military sites

Iran said its ballistic missile program was not connected to the UN Security Council resolution adopted Monday, which endorses its July 14 nuclear accord with world powers.

A statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry also said that it was “certain” the International Atomic Energy Agency will not request to inspect its military sites.

Under the terms of the nuclear deal, Iran is barred from developing ballistic missiles capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Iran says it has built ballistic missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles), capable of striking its arch-foe Israel.

But the Foreign Ministry said the UN’s resolution endorsing the deal did not have jurisdiction over its missile development.

WNU Editor: I always enjoy telling my GF that the reason why I read the bible is to look for loopholes. Well .... the Iranians are doing the same thing with their nuclear deal .... they are looking for the loopholes while ignoring the spirit that was behind the agreement in the first place. And while I am not surprised that the Iranians are doing this .... I am surprised that they are doing it so soon after signing this agreement.