Iran: Tehran launches rocket into space amid tensions with the west

Iran announced Friday that it had successfully launched a satellite-carrying rocket into space, amid tensions with the west.

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00:00Iran announced on Friday that it has successfully launched a satellite carrying rockets into

00:05space in tensions with the West.

00:08After a string of unsuccessful tries, the Persian nation has confirmed that this time

00:15the launch went as planned.

00:17On board the rocket were two rich systems, which could enable Tehran to synchronize the

00:24orbit of its satellites.

00:26The West has accused Iran's space program of being a means to develop ballistic missiles.

00:31On the other hand, the UN has insisted in the past that Iran's satellite launch violates

00:37a UN Security Council resolution urging it to not carry out any activity involving missiles

00:44capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

00:47However, Tehran has always maintained that its nuclear and space programs are entirely

00:51aimed at peaceful purposes.

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