Iran rejects US allegations over missile program, calls claims ‘big lies’

TEHRAN: Iran has strongly rejected US allegations regarding its missile program, describing the claims as “big lies.”

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said in a statement posted on social media that US accusations about Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile activities are baseless.

Tehran Dismisses Nuclear and Missile Claims

Baghaei stated that allegations related to Iran’s nuclear activities and ballistic missile development lack credibility and are politically motivated. He also denied US claims concerning the number of casualties during protest incidents in January, saying the figures presented by Washington were false.

Trump Raises Concerns Over Missile Threat

The response comes after US President Donald Trump said in a recent statement that Iran’s missiles pose a threat to European countries and American bases in the region. He further claimed that Iran is developing missiles capable of eventually reaching the United States.

Tehran has consistently maintained that its missile program is defensive in nature and not aimed at threatening other nations.