If Iran Is Violating UN Restrictions On Its Missile Program, Will They Also Violate The Agreement On Their Nuclear Program?

An Iranian Emad rocket is launched as it is tested at an undisclosed location October 11, 2015. REUTERS/FARSNEWS.COM/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS

CNN: Iran missile test sparks concern over nuclear deal implementation

Washington (CNN)Iran is once again testing the international community.

A United Nations panel announced this week that Iran violated a U.N. Security Council resolution when it tested a ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead in October.

Coming just months before the international community prepares to implement the landmark nuclear deal brokered between Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers this summer, the Iranian missile test is raising questions about Iran's commitment to international protocols and the ability -- and will -- of the U.S. and the international community to enforce the terms of the controversial nuclear accord.

The response from the international community, so far, has been a tepid one, sowing some doubt about its ability to agree on what would constitute a violation of the nuclear deal and which violations should be punished.

WNU Editor: Iran's response to these concerns has been blunt .... Iran Rejects UN Restrictions On Its Missile Tests (RFE). The U.S. response has been predictable .... on the one hand they are warning that they will be tough .... U.S. says it is considering response to Iran ballistic missile test (Reuters) .... and on the other hand giving Iran what they want .... US Poised to Lift Sanctions on Iran Under Nuclear Deal (AP). The message is clear ... on missiles .... and probably on their nuclear program .... Iran is being told that they can do what they want .... but don't be so obvious about it.