Defying Trump, President Rouhani says Iran boost missile capability

"We [Iran] will increase our military power as a deterrent. We will strengthen our missile capabilities ... We will not seek permission from anyone to defend our country."

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani concludes his address at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 20, 2017.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 10:43

Updated: SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 13:43

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Defying Trump, President Rouhani says Iran boost missile capability

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