The United States described on Monday Iran's launching a rocket into space as "unfortunate," which, the White House said, will isolate the Islamic republic from the international community.
"I saw this morning that Iran, again, tested a ballistic missile. It's unfortunate that they continue to do that because it further isolates the country from the rest of the world," White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said.
Perino made the remarks after Iran launched its first home-built space research center and fired a rocket designed to send its first home-made research satellite into orbit.
The rocket launch was believed to be the second time since Iran said in February 2007 it had successfully tested a rocket that went into space as part of its drive to launch five satellites into orbit by 2010.
The United States, Tehran's arch foe, has been accusing Iran of aiming to equip its missiles with nuclear warheads. Iran categorically denies the charges, insisting that its nuclear program is designed only to generate electricity and preserve its oil and gas for export.
Source:Xinhua
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