White House is putting Iran 'on notice' after ballistic missile tests

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published 1 February 2017

National Security Adviser Michael Flynn announced Wednesday that President Trump is putting Iran "on notice" after reports that the nation had tested ballistic missiles. It is unclear what "on notice" means at this time, although there will be an additional press briefing by the White House National Security Council later Wednesday.

In 2015, former President Barack Obama struck a deal with Iran limiting its nuclear program. "President Trump has severely criticized the various agreements reached between Iran and the Obama administration, as well as the United Nations, as being weak and ineffective. Instead of being thankful to the United States for these agreements, Iran is now feeling emboldened," Flynn said in a statement announcing the decision.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.

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