Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Iran
Delegate Name: Allie Costa
SIMUN 2026
Committee: DISEC
Delegation: Iran
Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
The increase in numbers of ballistic missiles is something that the UN can no longer ignore and must be discussed. Ballistic missiles, since their first appearance in World War II, have been self-guided, rocket-like weapons that follow an arch-shaped path, striking its target with its payload. The payload is the explosive warhead of a missile, much like a bomb, and its purpose is to destroy targets with its blast and penetration. Payloads are not simple explosives; they can also consist of chemical weaponry or nuclear bombs. With this description, we can see that these weapons are not something we can handle lightly; they must be carefully created and regulated, if not it could cause world collapse. Since it’s their first use, ballistic missiles have only gotten more intense, with their range and destructive potential increasing. Due to the ballistic trajectory, most of the time it approaches or enters space during its launch, causing any type of defense against the missile to be extremely difficult. To control the output of ballistic missiles, the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) was created. The MCTR is an informal international understanding to limit the proliferation of ballistic missile technology. MCTR outlines the responsibilities of states in preventing this type of weaponry, it also includes a non-binding political code calling for nations to notify missile launches, annual reports on related policies, and the number of ballistic weaponries in their inventory. These documents are not binding; they have no power of issuing consequences if a nation where to turn back on its signature or not follow up with reports.
The Delegation of Iran is familiar with this type of weaponry, holding 3,000 of these missiles in its inventory before Iran was targeted in US and Israeli strikes (Look). The Delegation embraces ballistic missiles as a long-range strike able to dissuade adversaries from attacking Iran. The Delegation of Iran uses these weapons as mere defense, after being the center of many attacks, ballistic missiles help aid Iran from threats. Along with its use of protection, it is also very cost-effective, as a middle-income country, the Delegation of Iran wants to ensure that we can secure the amount of funds needed for defense, since we are currently using $16 billions of our funds. Ballistic missiles are also a valuable tool in managing hostile nations, with the ability to threaten and attack potential militaries. Its ability to punish and deter adversaries shows how useful these weapons can be to some nations. The Delegation of Iran wants to secure its safety and ballistic missiles has helped achieve this goal.
The Delegation of Iran understands the concerns of other nations, which is why we are creating the CTW initiative, Controlling Tactical Weaponry. The Delegation of Iran realizes that although these weapons are useful, they are incredibly dangerous. The CTW will be a global initiative formed on agreement with fellow nations, making sure that these missiles can be used safely only if needed. Much like the MTCR, we will be regulating these weapons; however, we are still allowing the production. Ballistic missiles are still used as a mean of defense and eliminating them could leave nations like the Delegation of Iran in dangerous positions. In contrast to the MTCR’s plan to stop the production of the weapons, the CTW will allow the production of these missiles, as long as inventory is kept and shared with those within the organization. However, the CTW will not allow the use of ballistic missiles for personal greed. If a nation shows that they are using these missiles for corrupt ways, they will be handled by the UN and seen as an international threat. If we notice that a country, that is not currently under threat is using these arms to target other nations, it will be put to a stop, and their Missiles will be detained. We must recognize that these ballistic missiles can be used for safety, and if we want to ensure that safety, we must ensure and oversee that it is only used for good.
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