Iran conducted the launch using its Simorgh program, a satellite-carrying rocket that had seen a series of failed launches.

Iran says it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves its ballistic missile program.

Iran said on Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its programme the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile plans.

MANAMA, Bahrain — Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch with its heaviest payload ever, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile program.

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile program.

Iran says it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves its ballistic missile program.

Iran says it conducted a successful space launch with its heaviest payload ever, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile program.

Iran conducted the launch using its Simorgh program, a satellite-carrying rocket that had had a series of failed launches, at Iran's Imam Khomeini Spaceport in rural Semnan province.