The U.S. is reportedly preparing sanctions after Iran tested ballistic missiles.
In response, the Obama administration’s “deal partner” is upping the rhetoric and pledging to increase missile production:
In response to new US #sanctions planned against Iran's ballistic missile program, have ordered the Defense Minister to expedite the program
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) December 31, 2015
We have never negotiated regarding our defense capabilities including our missile program & will not accept any restrictions in this regard
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) December 31, 2015
If US continues its illegitimate interference w/ Iran's right to defend itself a new program will be devised to enhance missile capabilities
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) December 31, 2015
The Obama administration responded by not responding:
US official on Rouhani comments: "We're not going to respond to every comment from Iranian officials. …" 1/x
— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) December 31, 2015
"We have long taken actions to counter the threats from Iran's missile program and will continue to do so, …" 2/x
— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) December 31, 2015
"… including working closely with our allies in the region to bolster their defenses against such threats." 3/3
— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) December 31, 2015
Still confident about that nuke deal?
Yup, punked again.
Worst U.S. FP/NatSec teams and policies ever.#IranDeal #Kerry #Hillary #copolitics https://t.co/Y9x2ZmDRn4— Tom (@BoreGuru) December 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/cerenomri/status/682600420439527424
I'm so glad that Obama spied on Israel and Congress in order to give Iran what they wanted in the #IranDeal https://t.co/bNfBdgIaUF
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) December 31, 2015
So glad we worked out a nuke deal with our trusted partner for peace… #ObamasLegacy https://t.co/X6hqWiTGkd
— Lance Salyers (@lancesalyers) December 31, 2015
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