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Although Trump warned Iran that they were playing with fire, officials told Fox News that the short-range air missile was released from the same launch pad as the last set of missile tests.

This latest test comes days after the US placed new sanctions on Iran.

The White House gave Iran a formal warning earlier today, which read theres a new President in town and the administration would not sit by to allow the Islamic republic to pursue its military ambitions.

Sean Spicer added: I think the Ayatollah [Irans Supreme Leader] is going to realise theres a new President in office.

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This Presidents not going to sit by and let Iran flout its violations, or its apparent violations, to the joint agreement, but he will continue to take action as he sees fit.

The previous test launch on January 29, which featured a new type of medium-range ballistic missile, sparked fearful and furious reactions from officials.

Mike Flynn, Trumps National Security advisor, declared they were putting Iran on notice a day after the launch.

President Trump decided to threaten the Arab state as he tweeted: Iran is playing with fire - they dont appreciate how kind President Obama was to them. Not me!

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Senator Dianne Feinstein agreed with Trump and said Irans test launch at the end of January was very dangerous and should not have happened.

Trumps relationship with Iran got off to a bad start when Irans Supreme Leader made his first speech since Trumps inauguration to dismiss the US.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said: We are thankful to (Trump) for making our life easy as he showed the real face of America.

"He says 'You should be afraid of me'. No! The Iranian people will respond to his words on February 10 and will show their stance against such threats."

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