U.S. Warns Iran Over Latest Ballistic Missile Test

Source: Washington Free Beacon | January 31, 2017 | Adam Kredo

Trump admin: Test could violate international resolutions governing nuke agreement

The Trump administration is warning Iran that its recent test of ballistic missile technology could violate international resolutions governing the nuclear agreement, a senior U.S. official told the Washington Free Beacon.

Iran on Sunday again tested its ballistic missile technology, despite multiple warnings from the international community. Ballistic missiles could be armed with a nuclear payload and potentially reach America.

The test drew outrage from many U.S. lawmakers who oppose the nuclear agreement and could set the stage for a showdown between the newly installed Trump administration and the Islamic Republic.

State Department spokesman Mark Toner told the Free Beacon that the administration is closely following reports on Iran’s latest missile test and remains “deeply troubled” by the Islamic Republic’s continued provocations in the region.

“We’re aware of reports that Iran conducted a medium-range ballistic missile test in recent days,” Toner said. “We are looking into these reports. We are, however, well aware of and deeply troubled by Iran’s longstanding provocative and irresponsible activities and we call on Iran to cease such provocations.”

Toner would not label the recent test a violation of the nuclear accord, but hinted that it could be the case. It remains unclear how exactly the Trump administration plans to respond to Iran’s latest actions.

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