By Agence France-Presse
Iran confirmed on Tuesday that it had carried out a "recent" test of a medium-range ballistic missile after Western powers sharply criticized a December 1 launch.
"We are continuing our missile tests and this recent one was a significant test," the Fars news agency reported, citing Revolutionary Guards aerospace commander Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh.
A handout picture released by Iran's Defence Ministry on July 27, 2017 shows a Simorgh (Phoenix) satellite rocket lifting off during launch at an undisclosed location in Iran. / AFP PHOTO / IRANIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY / HO / Manila Bulletin)