Brian Hook, special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state, speaks about Iranian export of weapons and destabilizing influence in the region during a news conference at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 2018. Remains of a Sayyad 2C surface-to-air missile are on display behind him. DOD photo by Lisa Ferdinando
US Department of Defense: Iran Expands Military Tentacles, State Department Advisor Says
Brian Hook, special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state, provided evidence of Iran's violation of U.N. resolutions against weapons proliferation during a news conference at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.
Iran has the largest ballistic force in the region, Hook said, with 10 ballistic missile systems in its inventory or under development. Missile development and testing has increased in recent years, he added.
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