North Korea helping Iran grow its ballistic missile program, details revealed in reportThe findings show the first full picture of the missile program of the Iranian regime, which is very extensive and costly

The findings show the first full picture of the missile program of the Iranian regime, which is very extensive and costly

FOXNEWS, June 20, 2017 -- An Iranian opposition group has found 12 sites, not previously disclosed, where the Islamic government is developing ballistic missiles with the help of North Korean experts.

The disclosure, one of many in a lengthy and detailed report released Tuesday by the National Council of Resistance of Iran ( NCRI ), describes how Iran’s missile program has accelerated since it signed an agreement on July 14, 2015, to limit its development of nuclear weapons. The report’s material reflects intelligence gathered by the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran.

“The findings show the first full picture of the missile program of the Iranian regime, which is very extensive and costly. It also shows a close tie between the nuclear weapons program and the missile program,” Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the NCRI’s U.S. office, said to Fox News.

“Tehran has accelerated its missile program [since signing the nuclear deal] to make up for its domestic impotence and increasing regional isolation. The missile program of the regime is essential for its survival. Unfortunately the missile program of the Iranian regime has remained primarily unchecked.”

The report shines a light on three key aspects of Iran’s missile program: It reveals the existence of 12 previously unknown missile developments sites; it discloses details about the sites, including locations and facilities at the sites; and it describes the partnership between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and North Korean experts.http://bit.ly/2rCLEZ4