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Iran’s space program is growing stronger despite US sanctions

For years, construction has been underway to transform Iran’s coastal tourist town of Chabahar into an economic hub, including a spaceport that’s set to open this year. Western officials increasingly see Iran’s sophisticated space program as a key component of its defense capabilities.



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