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Coverage dated September 26, 2023

Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran claimed on Wednesday that it successfully launched an imaging satellite into space, a move that could further ratchet up tensions with Western nations that f…

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  1. WKRG Mobile

    Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West (opens WKRG Mobile)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran claimed on Wednesday that it successfully launched an imaging satellite into space, a move that could further ratchet up tensions with Western nations that f…

  2. Time

    Iran Says It Launched an Imaging Satellite Into Orbit (opens Time)

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    Iran's space claims are fueling fears in the West that space technology could be used to develop nuclear weapons.

  3. The Times of Israel

    Iran claims to launch imaging satellite into orbit as tensions simmer with West (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Western officials yet to comment on move, which follows series of failed launch attempts in recent years

  4. CBS News

    Iran claims it launched new imaging satellite into orbit (opens CBS News)

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    The launch of the military satellite comes amid ongoing tensions with Western nations over its nuclear program.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Iran’s IRGC successfully puts third imaging satellite into orbit (opens Al Jazeera)

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    This is third successful launch of reconnaissance satellite by aerospace division of primary branch of Iran’s military.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran claimed on Wednesday that it successfully launched an imaging satellite into space, a move that could further ratchet up tensions with Western nations that fear its space technology could be used to develop nuclear weapons.

  7. PBS NewsHour

    Iran claims successful imaging satellite launch in move that could escalate tensions with West (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The United States has alleged that Iran’s satellite launches defy a U.N. Security Council resolution and has called on Tehran to undertake no activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

  8. The Times of Israel

    Iran claims to launch imaging satellite into orbit; IRGC chief: It will gather intel (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Amid standoff with Western nations, Communication Minister Isa Zarepour tells state TV that a Noor-3 satellite has been put into orbit 280 miles above the Earth's surface

  9. Voice of America

    Iran Says It Successfully Launched Imaging Satellite Amid Tensions With West (opens Voice of America)

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    Move could further ratchet up tensions with Western nations that fear Tehran could use its space technology to develop nuclear weapons.

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