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Iran has no intention of following a stipulation in the recent nuclear deal that continues sanctions on the Islamic Republic’s missile program, President Hassan Rowhani said.

“We will purchase weapons from wherever we deem necessary and we are not waiting for anyone’s permission; if we deem necessary we will sell our weapons and we will do this without paying attention to any resolution,” Rowhani said on Aug. 22 at a National Defense Industry Day ceremony according to the semi-official Fars News Agency.

Teheran unveiled a new advanced missile during National Defense Industry Day ceremonies, as well as a satellite launcher that experts estimate paves the way for Iran’s development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).

The nuclear accord includes the stipulation that Iran not test long-range ballistic missiles that can be used to carry a nuclear payload. Iran’s Shihab 3 and Sejil 2 missiles are nuclear capable.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Aerospace Force Commander Brig. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh said on Aug. 21 Teheran will hold ballistic missile tests in breach of the UN resolution.

“The IRGC Aerospace Force will hold a large-scale ballistic missiles war-games soon,” Hajizadeh said.

Rowhani had earlier threatened war if the nuclear deal fails: “Iran’s strategy is based on defense and deterrence. The first line is diplomats and the second line is generals. Diplomats should be backed by generals. If they fail, it is the generals’ turn to come forward.”

Observers say U.S. President Barack Obama weakened the UN’s hand when he vowed to veto a stipulation in the deal that the transfer to Iran of ballistic missile technology during the next eight years would be subject to the approval of the UN Security Council.

Iran on Aug. 22 also deployed a new fighter jet it said was meant to combat Israel.

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