Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Moscow has moved considerably closer to China, North Korea, but also Iran. Whether from a political or economic point of view, Moscow does indeed need partners on which it can rely to continue to exert its influence.
This time, the collaboration with Tehran in particular has taken a whole new turn. Indeed, two private Iranian satellites were launched during the night from Monday to Tuesday, by the Soyuz launcher. Information confirmed a few hours later by the Iranian embassy in Russia, which demonstrates once again that relations between the two countries are in good shape.
Two Iranian satellites launched from Soyuz
These satellites, called Kowsar and Hodhod, were placed in orbit around the Earth, approximately 500 kilometers from our ground. This is the first launch of its kind, it being part of the new scientific and technological cooperation desired and put forward by Moscow and Tehran. Iran, for its part, welcomed the success of these launches, citing a successful entry into the space domain.
These satellites will be used in particular in strategic sectors for the country, such as the environment, transport and especially agriculture. Activities that the Iranian regime claims to be peaceful and in accordance with resolutions taken by the United Nations… On the Western side, however, there are fears of seeing these two satellites being used for espionage purposes, for example.
A strengthening of bilateral relations
A partnership set to develop and strengthen. Indeed, a few days ago, on the occasion of the BRICS summit organized in Kazan, Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Massoud Pezeshkian, the two men being pleased to see that relations diplomatic relations between the two nations were “growing”.
