21.   But the analysts said Israel had probably made the Python missile technology available to the United States, allowing Washington to equip its pilots with counter measures.

22.   But those hopes have faded in recent days as China demanded to be exempted from certain of its provisions, particularly those regarding export of missile technology.

23.   China has halted most such sales, but according to U.S. intelligence agencies, it has continued to provide some missile technology to Iran and Pakistan.

24.   China said it will postpone consultations with U.S. officials on nuclear cooperation and controlling the spread of missile technology.

25.   China, though, suspected of providing Iran with critical missile technology, has yet to be reprimanded, much less disciplined, by Washington.

26.   China is reported to have sold surface-to-surface missiles to Pakistan, while Iran and Syria have also reportedly received Chinese missile technology.

27.   CIA analysts warned a Senate committee Thursday that the same Chinese missile technology used to put satellites in space can also be used to deliver nuclear warheads.

28.   Despite those differences, the United States and Russia have agreed to continue cooperating to control the spread of missile technology.

29.   ECONOMIC SANCTIONS FOR AIDING IRAN The Senate voted nearly unanimously for legislation that would punish foreign companies that provide sensitive missile technology or expertise to Iran.

30.   Even North Korea has not delivered on its promises to send new long-range missile technology to Iran.