ballistic missile

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North Korea is subject to multiple United Nations sanctions banning its nuclear weapons development and use of ballistic missile technology, restrictions it has repeatedly flouted.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

An Iranian ballistic missile struck the main Ras Laffan gas complex, knocking out an estimated 17% of global LNG supply.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Strolling alongside her father in front of a towering intercontinental ballistic missile, she wore black trousers and a white padded jacket with her long hair tied back.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But Iran has proved to be a resilient foe, and some U.S. government analysts project that Iran could still field some of its ballistic missile launchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I looked down and almost shot out of the water like a ballistic missile.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan