IRNA � Head of the Center for Strategic Research Center of Iran�s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati said on Wednesday that Iran�s missile program is solely aimed at self-defense.

Speaking to reporters, Velayati said that Iran will not seek anyone�s permission for defending itself.

�It is none of the US business how we defend ourselves,� the official said.

�We have to be self-sufficient in defending ourselves and one important means of defense is missile.�

Iran will not succumb under pressure and will test-fire other missiles if deemed necessary based on its planned goals, Velayati said.