Araghchi: Iran’s Satellites Have Scientific Missions and Pose No Threat

According to Khabaronline, an Iranian news agency, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran has made notable achievements in science and technology. He stressed that launching satellites is a natural right of Iran, just as it is for other countries active in this field.

“Iran has achieved significant progress in science and technology, and these satellite launches are intended for peaceful purposes and for use in various economic, communications, and environmental sectors,” Araghchi said. “This is Iran’s natural right, similar to the activities of other countries, and it poses no threat to anyone.”

According to the foreign minister, Iran’s advances in areas such as space technology and nanotechnology are aimed at expanding practical scientific applications and harnessing the capabilities of Iranian youth within a non-military framework.

Meanwhile, the countdown has begun for the launch of three Iranian Earth-observation satellites. The satellites are scheduled to be placed into orbit on January 7 and are expected to contribute to national development in areas including environmental monitoring, communications, and economic planning.

The mission will include the launch of the “Paya” and “Zafar-2” satellites, along with an upgraded version of the “Kowsar” satellite. Kowsar is Iran’s first satellite built by the private sector, following the successful placement into orbit of its earlier versions, known as “Hodhod” and “Kowsar,” last year.

With these achievements, Iran has joined a small group of around ten countries worldwide that possess advanced satellite production technology, Iranian officials say, stressing that the program is focused on scientific and civilian objectives.