Pentagon Eyes Threats From N. Korea, Iran

The Pentagon's Ballistic Missile Defense Review that was just released focuses on near-term regional threats and defending the U.S. against limited long-range missile attacks, reports the American Forces Press Service.

Specific potential threats noted in the defense posture document are Iran and North Korea.

The document outlines six priorities that will shape missile defense efforts, said Michele Flournoy, the undersecretary of defense for policy.

The first priority is to...