(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel - A report by a UN panel of experts reveals that over the past year Iran has stepped up the pace of its efforts to develop long-range missiles. Pressure from China delayed the official release of the report, which apparently indicates that North Korea transferred prohibited missile technology to Iran via China. The report says the trials on the Shahab-3 missile demonstrated a range of 900 kilometers, while the Sejil-1 had a 2,000-kilometer reach. The report notes: "In the area of ballistic missiles, [Iran] continues to test missiles and engage in prohibited procurement." In a period of less than six months, the Iranians launched Sejil and Shahab 3 missiles on three occasions. One of Israel's leading missile experts, Uzi Rubin, who has obtained a copy of the report, called the pace of Iranian testing "amazing in scope."
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