Iran tests new intercontinental missile, warns of ‘deadly’ response to foreign intervention

Iran reportedly tests advanced new missiles, threatens to use “deadly” force against its enemies.

By World Israel News Staff

Iran threatened to use “deadly” force should its enemies take action against it, following secret missile tests which an Iranian lawmaker claimed featured a new intercontinental missile.

On Sunday, Iran’s paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued an ominous statement, vowing to respond with force to any attack.

“If the enemy makes mistakes, Iran’s hand will be on top,” the IRGC said. “Iran will seize the initiative on the battlefield and respond in a deadly and instructive way once again.”

Just days earlier Iran is said to have conducted missile tests outside of Tehran.

Mohsen Zanganeh, a member of the Iranian parliament, told state media on Saturday that the recent tests included “advanced missiles” which have never been used before.

“Two nights ago, we tested one of the most advanced missiles in the country, a missile that had never been tested before, and the test was successful,” Zanganeh said.

“I mean, even under the current circumstances, we are conducting what’s essentially a security test of an intercontinental missile.”

Zanganeh emphasized that the test was conducted despite pressure from the United States on Iran to drop its ballistic missile program, and amid “tensions with Israel.”

The reports of missile tests come as the United Nations and European powers moved to restore sanctions on Iran which had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Last month, the UK, France, and Germany triggered snapback sanctions on Iran, citing Tehran’s refusal to abide by the terms of the 2015 deal.

Separately, United Nations sanctions are set to automatically snapback after the Security Council failed Friday and Saturday to pass resolutions extending the sanctions relief.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to the impending restoration of sanctions, which are slated to return in force at the end of this week.

“Through snapback they block the way, but minds are what open it,” Pezeshkian said. “They can attack our nuclear facilities in Natanz or Fordo, but they do not understand that those who built and will rebuild them are human beings.”