According to AP, Iran's Charman-1 satellite was launched into space by a Qaem missile of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The launch took place in the Shahroud suburbs (Iran), 350km east of the capital Tehran. Previously, Iran also successfully launched another satellite into space in January 2024.
The Charman-1 satellite was developed by the Iranian Ministry of National Defense and the Aerospace Research Institute (ARI). It weighs about 60kg and is programmed to fly in an orbit of 500km.
While Western countries believe that this satellite is to support the missile development program, Iran responded: "Charman-1 is only for testing technology and not for military purposes."
Iran launched the satellite amid escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas.
Previously, the US said that Iran's satellite launches were a challenge to the United Nations Security Council and called on Iran not to use satellites for any action related to ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
Many US intelligence officials added that developing satellite launch vehicles will help Iran soon produce intercontinental ballistic missiles because they have similar technology.
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns that Iran has enough enriched uranium to produce multiple types of nuclear weapons.
