Defense officials assess that a similar cruise missile strike could be launched from Iraqi territory; IDF chief warns of forceful response

State TV quotes official saying orbital craft will be used to send data for civilian purposes; US alleges the launches violate UN ban on testing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles

Hatami says any arrangement with the US would damage his country's capabilities; Guards chief says Tehran showing 'restraint' but will respond to 'troublemakers'

Researchers piece together details of US orbital reconnaissance program from blast site image tweeted by Trump

US president tweets out satellite photo seeming to show damaged rocket on launch pad, denies American involvement

IRGC chief hails test as 'one of the successful days of the nation,' but gives no details on the weapon itself

Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Islamic Republic will continue working around the clock to develop its 'deterrent' capabilities

Defense Minister Hatami says weapons meant to counter 'viciousness and conspiracies of the Great Satan America and its mercenaries'

After US officials say Tehran fired Shahab-3 ballistic missile, sources in the Islamic Republic say weapons are meant 'only to respond to aggression'

Tehran said to fire Shahab-3 ballistic missile, believed to be capable of carrying nuclear warhead, violating Security Council resolution