OVERVIEW
This thematic unit contains seven texts on the topic of Iran's military modernization as
discussed through Iran's missile program. After an introductory text, the unit is divided
into two topical clusters of three texts each. You may complete the topical clusters in
whichever order you choose. The texts in this thematic unit range in difficulty from ILR
level 2 to ILR level 3.
Introductory Text
The Ministry of Defense (ILR level 2)
Topical Cluster I: The Capabilities of Iran's Missile Program
The Fateh-110 Missile (ILR level 2+)
Iran's New Missiles (ILR level 2+)
Iranian Claims about Its Missiles (ILR level 3)
Topical Cluster II: Iran's Missile Program in an International Context
Iran's Missile Program and Nuclear Negotiations (ILR level 2)
Missile Launch Platforms (ILR level 2+)
Changing the Balance of Power (ILR level 3)