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Friday, December 6, 2024
Iran claims successful launch in space program believed to improve Tehran’s ballistic missiles
MANAMA, Bahrain — Iran claims to have conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile program.
Iran says it conducted the launch using its Simorgh program, a satellite-carrying rocket that had seen a series of failed launches. The launch took place at Iran’s Imam Khomeini Spaceport in rural Semnan province.
There is no immediate independent confirmation the launch was successful.
Intercontinental ballistic missiles can be used to deliver nuclear weapons. Iran’s nuclear program has now enriched uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels after the collapse of its nuclear deal with world powers.
We have successfully launched the Saman-1 space tug, along with two additional payloads, into orbit aboard the Simorgh launch vehicle from the Imam Khomeini Space Center.
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— Iran Military (@IRIran_Military) December 6, 2024
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