Daily News Article - September 28, 2009
1. After two days of missile tests what locations did the Iranian government say their longest-range missiles are able to reach?
2. How is Iran's most advanced Sajjil-2 missile powered?
3. What is the significance of the fuel used to power the Sajjil-2?
4. What was the purpose of Iran's recent missile tests, according to the head of the Revolutionary Guard Air Force, Gen. Hossein Salami?
5. What claim made by Tehran (the Iranian government) does Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say she doesn't believe?
6. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said the missile tests had nothing to do with the tension over their nuclear site. Iran has been putting off the international community for years as it proceeds with its nuclear program. It has now tested missiles that could reach Israel and others. The next step is to successfully develop ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear warheads. The U.S., Germany, and the 4 other permanent members of the U.N. Security Council will meet with Iran on Thursday. As they have for the past 7 years, Iran will deny that their nuclear program is intended to develop nuclear weapons and refuse to end the program.
All believe Iran's goal is to develop nuclear weapons and use them on at least Israel. Debates continue on whether Iran is one or several years or more away from reaching their goal.
How should the U.S. and others respond at this point to the Iranian government's denials and refusals to end their nuclear program? Be specific.
7. Can the international community really stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons and persuade it to end its nuclear program?