Iran is launching satellites to learn how to launch nuclear missiles

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Iran claims it has successfully launched a new satellite into space. But never mind the satellite — the launch is intended to advance Iran’s ballistic missile program.

Iran denies this. Its regime claims that this and other satellites are intended to improve the Islamic Republic’s understanding of science and advance its national pride.

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