MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the IRNA news agency, Larijani in his speech called criminal actions, including the recent attacks in Belgium, the result of irrational approach of some countries toward terrorism and development of military capabilities.
In early March, local media reported that Iran had fired short-, medium- and long-range precision guided missiles from several locations as a display of the country’s readiness to confront any security threats.
On July 14, 2015, Iran and the P5+1 group of countries comprising Russia, the United States, China, France and the United Kingdom plus Germany, signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The agreement guarantees the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
In January, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verified Iran’s compliance with the terms of the JCPOA. The confirmation led to the immediate lifting of UN, US and EU sanctions linked to the country's nuclear program.
