Iran rejected the warning, issued by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying its space vehicle launches and missile tests were not violations. Iran has repeatedly rejected US accusations about its ballistic missile tests, including the firing of space launchers. He said it test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple warheads on December 1. President Donald Trump decided in May to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal. Earlier that month, the United States imposed new economic sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 04, 2019 14:37 UTC