Russia Launches Iranian Satellite Into Space Under Shadow of Western Concerns

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% :The Washington Post reported last week that U.S. officials are concerned by the fledgling space cooperation between Russia and Iran, fearing the satellite will not only help Russia in Ukraine but also provide Iran "unprecedented capabilities" to monitor potential military targets in Israel and the wider middle east.
55% : Iran says the satellite is designed for scientific research including radiation and environmental monitoring for agricultural purposes.
55% : In July, Putin visited Iran in his first international trip outside the former Soviet Union since the start of Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.
54% :Russian Officials Visited Iran to View Drones, Says U.S. OfficialIran's space agency has received the first telemetry data sent from the satellite, the official IRNA news agency said.
48% : Read full storyTehran has rejected claims the satellite could be used by Moscow to boost its intelligence capabilities in Ukraine, saying Iran will have full control and operation over it "from day one."
46% :Russia has sought to deepen its ties with Iran since Feb. 24, when the Kremlin ordered tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine, prompting the United States and its allies to impose the most severe sanctions in recent history.
31% : While there, Khamenei told Putin that Tehran and Moscow needed to stay vigilant against "Western deception".

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