US Senator Says Trump Will Hold Iran Accountable for Its 'Illicit Behavior'

© REUTERS / Joshua RobertsUS President Donald Trump speaks during the Inaugural Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Reception in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, US, January 22, 2017.
US President Donald Trump speaks during the Inaugural Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Reception in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, US, January 22, 2017. - Sputnik International
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President Donald Trump's official warning to Iran concerning its latest ballistic missile test demonstrates his determination to hold Tehran liable for its provocative actions, US Senator Bob Corker said in a press release after meeting with White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The announcement comes as Flynn told reporters that the United States has issued a warning to Iran after the country conducted a medium-range ballistic missile test over the weekend.

"I am very encouraged by the seriousness with which President Trump is approaching the full range of threats Iran poses to American interests," Corker stated in release on Wednesday. "It is clear that Iran will no longer be given a pass and will be held accountable for its illicit behavior."

A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location, Iran, in this handout photo released by Farsnews on March 9, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Earlier on Wednesday, Flynn told reporters the United States has issued a warning to Iran after the country conducted a medium-range ballistic missile test over the weekend.

Flynn emphasized Iran conducted the launch in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which calls upon Tehran not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

In 2015, the UN resolution 2231 was agreed on by Iran and the P5+1 group of countries comprising the United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom plus Germany, and provided for the lifting of UN sanctions against Iran.

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