U.K. Concerned by Reports of Iran Missile Test, Johnson Says
- Boris Johnson makes comments on his Twitter account Saturday
- Says such a test ‘not consistent’ with UN Resolution 2231
Rigs carry ballistic missiles during a military parade in front of former Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei's shrine due to the Sacred Defence Week in Tehran, Iran on Sept. 22.
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U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said he is “extremely concerned” by reports that Iran tested a missile, saying the action was inconsistent with United Nations resolutions. He urged the nation to halt “such provocative acts.”
Johnson made the comments on his Twitter account, after Press TV reported that Iran had successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile. The missile was unveiled Friday as part of a military parade in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The location of the test-firing hasn’t been identified.