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Iran launched a new rocket, named Zuljanah, on Monday. PHOTO: IRANIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY/EPA/SHUTTERSTOCK
Tehran seeks to raise the stakes ahead of possible negotiations with the Biden administration over a new nuclear deal
Iran tested a new rocket on Monday with improved technology that could be used in its missile program, its latest attempt to raise the stakes for the Biden administration ahead of potential negotiations over a new nuclear deal.
The new rocket, named Zuljanah, was developed under a government-backed program to send civilian satellites into orbit 310 miles above ground, according to a spokesman for the Iranian Defense Ministryâs Space Department. The technology is easily transferable to Iranâs military missile program run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, experts say.
Iranian State TV Airs Launch of New Satellite-Carrying Rocket
TEHRAN, Iran Iranian state TV on Monday aired the launch of the country’s newest satellite-carrying rocket, which it said was able to reach a height of 500 kilometers (310 miles).
The footage of the solid-liquid-fueled rocket showed the launch taking place during the daytime in a desert environment. The report did not say when or where the launch happened.
The rocket, named Zuljanah for the horse of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the founder of Islam, did not launch a satellite into orbit. The satellite carrier is 25.5 meters (84 feet) long and weighs 52 tons.
Iran launches new missile and shows progress in potential missiles Technology
News Highlights: Iran launches new missile and shows progress in potential missiles Technology
Iran on Monday tested a new missile with improved technology that could be used in its missile program, its latest effort to increase stakes for the Biden administration ahead of possible negotiations on a new nuclear deal.
The new rocket, dubbed Zuljanah, was developed as part of a government-backed program to send civilian satellites into orbit 500 miles above the ground, a spokesman for the Iranian Defense Ministry’s space department said. The technology is easily transferable to Iran’s military missile program run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, experts say.