Iran Successfully Launches Satellite Amid Western Concerns

The Chamran-1 satellite was launched by the Revolutionary Guards, raising fears over potential ballistic missile applications.

Iran's Chamran-1 satellite was successfully placed into a 550-kilometer orbit using the Qaem-100 rocket.
Western nations, including the U.S., warn that the satellite technology could be used for ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads.
Iran maintains that its space program is solely for civilian and defensive purposes and denies seeking nuclear weapons.
The launch comes amid heightened Middle East tensions, particularly related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Iran's space program has seen renewed momentum under recent leadership, despite previous setbacks and international sanctions.