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The missile was launched from the same pad that Iran used to conduct its failed medium-range missile test earlier this month.

Wednesday's test, however, was not covered by the UN Security Council resolution that addresses Iran's ballistic missiles. The official said that the SAM firing was likely connected to Iran's 10-day commemoration of the 1979 revolution.

"We watch Iranian military developments carefully," the official said.

Tensions between the US and Iran have been ramping up in the first few weeks of the Trump presidency.

The new sanctions targeted 25 individuals and companies associated with Iran's ballistic missile program.

Iran said the US sanctions were "contrary to the obligations of the United States," according to the country's official news agency IRNA, which cited the foreign ministry.

Iran's missile program is purely for "defensive purposes," the foreign ministry said.

Last week, Flynn said the international community had been "too tolerant of Iran's bad behavior."

"The days of turning a blind eye to Iran's hostile and belligerent actions towards the United States and the world community are over," he said.

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