WSJ: Iran war exposes gaps in US defence systems The Wall Street Journal reported that the Iran war has provided countries including China, Russia and North Korea with insights into the capabilities and limitations of the United States military. USS Laboon launches SM-2 missile during training exercise in Atlantic Ocean, 6 February 2015 (Abaca Press/Reuters) The Wall Street Journal reported that the Iran war has provided countries including China, Russia and North Korea with insights into the capabilities and limitations of the United States military. USS Laboon launches SM-2 missile during training exercise in Atlantic Ocean, 6 February 2015 (Abaca Press/Reuters) The Wall Street Journal reported that the Iran war has provided countries including China, Russia and North Korea with insights into the capabilities and limitations of the United States military.