Title 22Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73

§9422 Statement of policy

Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 101A— - FIGHT AND COMBAT RAMPANT IRANIAN MISSILE EXPORTS › § 9422

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The United States will press to extend missile limits in Annex B of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), use all tools to curb Iran’s missile production and stop arms and related technology transfers, and hold violators accountable under law, sanctions, and export controls even if Annex B expires in October 2023.

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Title 22, §9422

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It is the policy of the United States—
(1)to urgently seek the extension of missile-related restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015);
(2)to use all available authorities to constrain Iran’s domestic ballistic missile production capabilities;
(3)to combat and deter the transfer of conventional and non-conventional arms, equipment, material, and technology to, or from Iran, or involving the Government of Iran; and
(4)to ensure countries, individuals, and entities engaged in, or attempting to engage in, the acquisition, facilitation, or development of arms and related components and technology subject to restrictions under Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 are held to account under United States and international law, including through the application and enforcement of sanctions and use of export controls, regardless of whether the restrictions under Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 remain in effect following their anticipated expiration in October 2023.

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22 U.S.C. § 9422

Title 22Foreign Relations and Intercourse

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73