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Iran Says It Launched Military Satellite Into Orbit

  • #Iran
  • #Military
  • #Middle East
  • #Science & technology
  • #Space
story
SEP 2023
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story last updated SEP 2023

The Spin

Pro-Iran narrative

The launch of the Noor-3 is the latest example of the enormous progress Iran's space industry has made in recent years — despite the illegal sanctions imposed by the West. Iran is now among the world's top 10 countries capable of developing and launching satellites. No matter how much pressure Washington and its allies exert, Tehran will continue to surprise the world in the coming years with its technological achievements to defend its national sovereignty.

PressTV

Anti-Iran narrative

It's an exaggeration for Tehran to celebrate the presumed successful launch of Noor-3 as further proof of its technological advancement. The regime had claimed the same in 2020, but the satellite did not provide any significant intelligence — not least thanks to Western sanctions. Iran also suffered unsuccessful satellite launches in recent years. However, since Iran could also use its space program to develop nuclear weapons, the international community should still be very vigilant.

ABC news

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