sanctions on iran. this anti-ship missile was launched dur iranian naval drills. the test-firing happened within iranian waters. iran has confirmed it has been holding military exercises in that area over the past few days. it says these war games are intended to prepare for what it describes as possible threats. there was nothing to suggest the missile test was unusual within the context of these exercises, but just similar to those iran has held in the past. but it does raise questions about whether this was designed as a message perhaps to the u.s. iran is of course angered about the u.s. government's decision to pull out of the iran deal which was agreed in 2015 and limits iran's nuclear activities. the government in tehran is also unhappy that washington decided to reimpose stiff economic sanctions earlier this week. and while u.s. iranian relations appear to continue to