Russia fires Iranian satellite into space, prompting spying concerns

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

68% : The report said that the satellite will provide Iran with "unprecedented capabilities, including near-continuous monitoring of sensitive facilities in Israel" and in the Persian Gulf through which much of the world's petroleum is shipped.
60% :Iranian Communications and Information Technology Minister Issa Zarepour stated that the move will usher in a period of strategic cooperation between Russia and Iran.
57% : According to the publication, officials in the U.S. are concerned that the satellite is a sign of improved ties between Russia and Iran in space technology and could help Russia in Ukraine, while providing Iran with unparalleled abilities to monitor military targets in Israel and the Middle East.
52% : This is amid concerns reported in the Washington Post last week from U.S. officials on the burgeoning ties between Russia and Iran with regard to space cooperation.
48% : This is the moment Russia launched an Iranian space satellite that U.S. officials believe could allow Iran to spy on its neighbors in the Middle East and help Russia in Ukraine.
46% : The Washington Post cited anonymous Western intelligence officials saying that Russia "plans to use the satellite for several months or longer" to "enhance its surveillance of military targets" in Ukraine before allowing Iran to take control of it.
46% : Iran said that the satellite will survey water resources, improve agricultural productivity, monitor mining and border areas, as well as manage deforestation.

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