global security, and it will continue to be subject to international sanctions. We have consistently made clear that the United States will vigorously press sanctions against Iranian activities outside of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—including those related to Iran’s support for terrorism, regional destabilization, human rights abuses, and ballistic missile program. . (8) On February 9, 2016, James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, testified that, We judge that Tehran would choose ballistic missiles as its preferred method of delivering nuclear weapons, if it builds them. Iran’s ballistic missiles are inherently capable of delivering WMD, and Tehran already has the largest inventory of ballistic missiles in the Middle East. Iran’s progress on space launch vehicles—along with its desire to deter the United States and its allies—provides Tehran with the means and motivation to develop longer-range missiles, including ICBMs. . (9) On March 9, 2016, Iran reportedly fired two Qadr ballistic missiles with a range of more than 1,000 miles and according to public reports, the missiles were marked with a statement in Hebrew reading, Israel must be wiped off the arena of time. . (10) On March 11, 2016, Ambassador Power called the recent ballistic missile launches by Iran provocative and destabilizing and called on the international community to degrade Iran’s missile program . (11) On March 14, 2016, Ambassador Power said that the recent ballistic missile launches by Iran were in defiance of provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 . (12) Iran has demonstrated the ability to launch multiple rockets from fortified underground facilities and mobile launch sites not previously known. (13) The ongoing procurement by Iran of technologies needed to boost the range, accuracy, and payloads of its diverse ballistic missile arsenal represents a threat to deployed personnel of the United States and allies of the United States in Europe and the Middle East, including Israel. (14) Ashton Carter, Secretary