Press TV- Iran has censured recent claims by a top adviser toUS President Donald Trump about the Islamic Republics missile program as baseless, "repetitive," and provocative.
In a statement released on Wednesday, White House national security adviser, Michael Flynn, claimed thatIransrecent missile tests breached UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which was adopted in July 2015 to endorse a nuclear agreementbetween Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries.
Flynn added that Washington was officially putting Iran on notice.
Resolution 2231 urges Iran not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using such ballistic missile technology.
On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Ministry SpokesmanBahram Qassemi rejected Flynns claims as baseless, repetitive and provocative, and said none of the missiles have been designed to carry nuclear warheads.
The Iranian official further emphasized that Irans missile tests are not in contradiction to Resolution 2231, adding that the countrys legitimate defense policy complies with international regulations, and is under no circumstances negotiable.
He added thatsuch remarks come while the Islamic Republic of Irans efforts to fight terror groups in the Middle East are not hidden to anyone; groups which enjoy direct or indirect financial, logistical and intelligence support ofthe USand its allies.
Qassemi further expressed regret thatinstead of expressing gratitude for the Iranian nations continued anti-terror struggles, the US administration keeps leveling groundless accusations and adopting unwise policies, which practically promote terrorist groups.
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This file photo taken on Sept. 21, 2016 shows an Emad long-range ballistic surface-to-surface missile displayed by Iran's military during a parade. (Photo by AP)[/caption]Had it not been for Irans sincere cooperation with legitimate governments and nations in the region in their battles against terror groups such as Daesh, some capital cities in regional states would have fallen to terrorists, he added.
The official further slammed as inappropriate and discriminatory Washingtons recent ban on the entry of travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations as well as refugees into the US
Such a move proves once again the US officials disregard for international laws, rules and norms, he said.
On January 27, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, which blocked the entry of citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen into the United States for 90 days. It also suspended entry of all refugees for 120 days and barred Syrian refugees indefinitely.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the Iranian official stressed that the Islamic Republic's regional policies are transparent, expressing Tehrans keenness to have friendly ties with all regional states based on mutual respect and non-interference in their domestic affairs.
