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Iran confirms 'recent' missile test amid Western criticism
Tehran, Dec 11 (AFP) Dec 11, 2018
Iran confirmed on Tuesday that it had carried out a "recent" test of a medium-range ballistic missile after Western powers sharply criticised 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.


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