FILE PHOTO: The Simorgh satellite carrier, Iran, January 28, 2024. Iran defense ministry/WANA via REUTERS/File Photo
(Reuters) -Iran on Saturday launched a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guards, state media reported.
The launch comes as the United States and European countries accuse Iran of transferring ballistic missiles to Russia that would be likely used in its war with Ukraine within weeks. Iran has denied this.