An Iranian military official says his county's missile production has risen three-fold.

Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, a commander in the Revolution Guards did not give a time frame for the increase. He said Iran will not negotiate its missile program with any other countries and accused the United States of double standards. Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Iran's missile program is a "threat" to the region. He said the program is aimed at safeguarding peace and security in the region, and Iran will defend its rights.