Iran’s missile tests not linked to UN resolution on nuclear deal: Qassemi

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country’s missile tests are not in contravention of a UN resolution endorsing the country’s nuclear agreement with the P5+1 group of countries.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran asserts that its defense missile program is by no means linked to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the nature and design of Iran’s ballistic missiles are in a way that the country’s missile tests are no breach of UN Security Council Resolution 2231,” Bahram Qassemi said on Wednesday.
He added that Iran would continue to boost its defense capabilities in line with the country’s doctrine to defend national security and promote regional peace and stability.

Qassemi’s remarks came in reaction to a statement by the G7 countries, which claimed that Iran’s missile tests were “inconsistent” with Resolution 2231.

Qassemi also underlined the need for the commitment of all parties to implement the JCPOA, as stressed by the G7 countries, to help guarantee the sustainability of the deal.

“Iran expects the full and balanced implementation of it (the JCPOA) by all sides in a constructive atmosphere,” he noted.

In their final statement, the G7 countries also voiced their support for the JCPOA and stressed the “continued and full implementation” of the agreement.

Qassemi said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had on numerous occasions confirmed Iran’s full compliance with the nuclear agreement.