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Iran soon could leapfrog technological advances in the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles with the help of countries including China, Russia and North Korea, according to the Defense Intelligence Agency, says a new report from Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin.
Experts estimate that, with that help, Iran could have missiles capable of striking the United States within one to five years.
"The Iranians continue to develop a capability in their missile system," said DIA director Ronald Burgess. "They are improving their range and accuracy. If others decide to assist them they could leapfrog that technology as they have given some indication of testing that has been of concern to us."
That concern was seen in the February 2009 launch by Iran of a multistage space vehicle.
The Satellite Launch Vehicle is considered an indicator of Iranian capability to develop an ICBM as a delivery vehicle.
"Iran displayed its next-generation (Satellite Launch Vehicle), the Simorgh, in February 2010," Burgess said.
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