Russia sends three Iranian satellites into orbit

A Soyuz 2 rocket carrying three Iranian satellites has launched from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Iran claims its Kowsar-1.5 , Paya and Zafar-2 satellites are for scientific and civilian uses.

The launch marks the latest of a series of Iranian objects put in space by Russia over the last several months, a sign of growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.

The rocket is also carrying payloads from a number of other countries, including Belarus and Kuwait.

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