The proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems continues to
pose a significant threat to international security. In
this environment, Iran’s missile program remains one of the
greatest challenges to international nonproliferation
efforts. Today, Iran holds the largest inventory of
ballistic missiles in the Middle East, and its ballistic missile
programs continue to pose a threat to countries across the region
and beyond. In addition, Iran’s provision of missile and
UAV technology to its partners and proxies endangers
international stability and escalates regional tension.
On October 18, 2023, the restrictions set forth in UN Security
Council resolution 2231 (2015) to constrain Iran’s ballistic
missile program are slated to expire. Resolution 2231 (2015) was
based on the assumption that Iran would take the necessary steps
towards restoring confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature
of its nuclear program. This has not happened. In this context,
it is imperative that all States continue to take steps to
counter Iran’s destabilizing ballistic missile-related activities
through ongoing counterproliferation cooperation.
We, the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)-endorsing States
listed below, will uphold the commitments enshrined in the PSI
Statement of Interdiction Principles by continuing to counter
destabilizing Iranian missile- and UAV-related activities,
consistent with all other relevant national and international
authorities and related commitments.
Specifically, with regard to Iran and consistent with the PSI
principles, we affirm our commitment to take all necessary
measures to prevent the supply, sale, or transfer of ballistic
missile-related items, materials, equipment, goods, and
technology, to protect peace and stability in the region and
beyond including: (1) undertake effective measures to interdict
the transfer to and from Iran of missile-related materials,
including those related to UAVs; (2) adopt streamlined procedures
for rapid exchange of relevant information concerning Iran’s
proliferation activities; (3) review and work to strengthen our
relevant national legal authorities to address Iranian missile-
and UAV-related issues; and (4) take specific actions in support
of interdiction efforts related to Iran’s missile and UAV
programs.
We further reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that domestic
processes are in place to undertake such efforts. We call on
all countries to ensure they have sufficient domestic legal
authorities and capabilities to address Iran’s missile program,
and we stand united in our determination to address Iran’s
destabilizing missile-related activities.
Signing States:
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Belize
Bulgaria
Canada
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Montenegro
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Palau
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Korea
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
San Marino
Spain
Sweden
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
