House Armed Services Chair Says US Needs Missiles That Can Reach Iran and N Korea

‘The chairman of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee has called for long-range ballistics, citing concerns about Iran and North Korea. Both countries have released statements claiming to only be preparing to act in self-defense.
Rep. Mark Thornberry (R-Texas) told reporters that the US should expand its ballistics arsenal to include long-range missiles that could reach Iran or North Korea. “If you look at what’s happening around the world, I would mention Iran and North Korea, the importance of missile defense is increasing,” Thornberry said Monday.
“Actors around the world are building missiles that are harder to stop,” he added.
On Friday, the White House announced new sanctions on Iran and put Tehran “on notice” after running a ballistics test.’
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