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Gen. Cartwright: Iran Possesses ICBM Technology, But Further Refinements Needed For Missile

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Monday, February 16th, 2009

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Iran proved it now possesses the technology to build intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), though further work would be required to perfect such a weapon, according to Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Iran's move toward developing an ICBM is demonstrated by its launch of a satellite using technologies similar to those in an ICBM, Cartwright said. His comments come as President Obama and a Democratic-led Congress are about to decide the fate…

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