Days after Secretary Pompeo revealed an Iranian ballistic missile test, a senior IRGC official remarked that "we test our missiles and the recent test was important too". He went on assert that Pompeo's "reactions show that it has been a very important issue to them that has caused them to make hues and cries", and estimated "that Iran tests over 40 to 50 missiles every year". In related comments, Foreign Minister Zarif insisted that "missiles have never been an issue for holding negotiations over and in the [UN Security Council] Resolution 2231 there are no bans on the Islamic Republic of Iran being confirmed and approved".