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Iran launches 3 satellites into space that are part of a Western-criticized program as tensions rise

Source: Iranian Defense Ministry

Iran said Sunday it successfully launched three satellites into space, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran's ballistic missiles.

The state-run IRNA news agency said the launch also saw the successful use of Iran's Simorgh

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