The New York Times
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran said on Wednesday that it had put a military satellite into orbit for the first time, a surprise launch that came amid wider tensions with the United States.
The launch of the satellite, which the Guard called “Noor,” or light, has not been independently confirmed. The State Department and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The announcement raised concerns among experts about whether the technology used to launch the satellite could help Iran develop intercontinental ballistic missiles.
