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India.com
6 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Rocket for the world, but actually a missile, Iran pulls off another BIG move with ‘Qased', major concern for Israel and US
Rocket for the world, but actually a missile, Iran pulls off another BIG move with 'Qased', major concern for Israel and US Iran is slowly getting back on track. Despite threats from Israel and the United States, the country is not only responding strongly but also making progress in space research. Recently, Iran successfully tested a satellite launch rocket named Qased. This was Iran's first major achievement after Israel carried out 12 days of military attacks. Experts believe that while this rocket is officially for space use, its technology is actually based on ballistic missiles, which could become a major strength for Iran. At a time when Iran's missile program is being closely watched and the Middle East is facing instability, this rocket test is seen as a big step by Iran. According to Iran's official news agency Mehr, the launch will help test new technologies and improve the performance of satellite systems. Iran's rocket test could lead to future missile development The rocket that Iran recently tested uses a mix of solid and liquid fuel. According to a report by the Institute for the Study of War, this fuel combination gives the rocket the potential to be turned into an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) in the future. A similar view was shared in a Breaking Defense report, which said that space launch vehicles like Qased could be quickly adapted to develop long-range missiles. The test is also seen as a trial run for Iran's new technologies. These could be used later in both satellite launches and advanced rocket systems. The technology tested could improve missile control, accuracy, and guidance. In the past, such tests by Iran have faced strong criticism from Western countries. After this recent launch, U.S. Republican Senator Tom Cotton called Iran's move 'misleading' and raised concerns about its real purpose. Iran unbothered by pressure, moves ahead with rocket launch Despite growing tensions and close international monitoring of Iran's missile program, Tehran seems unfazed. Right after a period of conflict, Iran carried out a rocket launch, giving a fresh twist to the already tense situation. Many Western countries have already linked Iran's space program with its ballistic missile development. Some experts believe that this latest test might also become part of ongoing diplomatic talks related to Iran's nuclear program. Qased: A hybrid rocket Iran's Qased rocket is a hybrid-fuel satellite launch vehicle. Its first successful launch was in 2020, when it placed a military satellite into orbit. The most recent test did not include a satellite launch. Instead, it was focused on verifying improvements in the rocket's design. According to Iran's news agency IRNA, the goal of the test was to try out new technologies to further strengthen the country's space capabilities. Trump warns of strikes on Iran's nuclear sites US President Donald Trump has once again warned that the U.S. could attack Iran's nuclear sites if needed. He said that Tehran must stop its uranium enrichment program. In a recent social media post, Trump reacted to comments made by Iran's foreign minister. He wrote, 'If they're saying that American strikes destroyed Iran's major uranium enrichment facilities, then yes – I did that. And if necessary, I would do it again.'
The Star
21-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Heatwave leads to widespread water, power shortages in Iran
TEHRAN, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Unrelenting high temperatures have triggered water and electricity shortages across large parts of Iran, with several cities issuing yellow weather alerts, Iranian media reported on Monday. In Tehran province, thermometers climbed as high as 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Mohammad Asgari, a senior expert at the Iranian Meteorological Organization, said that the average domestic temperature has been approximately 1.2 degrees Celsius above normal since the start of summer. Asgari warned that eight provinces will continue to experience abnormal heat in the coming days, the Mehr news agency reported. The official IRNA news agency reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted Tehran's acute water crisis during a meeting with the Ministry of Interior, warning of severe shortages and critically low reserves. The Iranian president criticized current resource management practices as "ineffective" and called for greater public engagement and coordination to address the emergency. To conserve energy and water, Tehran province would observe a public holiday on Wednesday. In Semnan Province, from Tuesday to Wednesday, all administrative offices, executive agencies, and banks will operate on reduced hours, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., to cut consumption and cope with forecasted temperature rises of two to four degrees Celsius, according to Mehr news agency. Since early summer, the capital city of Tehran has endured scheduled rolling power and water outages as part of nationwide conservation measures.
Yemen Online
16-07-2025
- Yemen Online
Iran seizes foreign tanker on fuel smuggling allegations
Iran's judiciary says authorities have seized a vessel smuggling 2 million liters of fuel in the Gulf of Oman. Fuel smuggling is rampant from Iran, where the domestic fuel price is kept low by heavy subsidies. Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman for smuggling 2 million liters (around 528,000 gallons) of fuel, the chief justice of southern Hormozgan province said on Wednesday. The vessel was intercepted "after legal documents related to its cargo were found to be incomplete," said Mojtaba Ghahremani, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet. Fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states is a persistent problem for authorities in Iran, where domestic fuel prices are among the lowest in the world owing to heavy subsidies. What has Iran said about the vessel's seizure? Ghahremani said that said that the tanker was detected as part of routine monitoring along the Gulf of Oman. "During the continuous process of monitoring and surveilling suspicious fuel smuggling movements in the Gulf of Oman, officers inspected a foreign tanker due to its lack of legal documents regarding its cargo and seized it on charges of carrying 2 million litres of smuggled fuel," Ghahremani said, according a report carried by the semi-official Mehr news agency. "Seventeen suspects, including the captain and crew of the foreign tanker, have been taken into custody," Ghahremani said, without giving the identity and nationality of those arrested, or the name of the tanker and the flag under which it is registered. He said a judicial case had been opened at the Jask county prosecutor's office. "The actions of fuel smugglers, who in coordination with foreigners, attempt to plunder national wealth will not remain hidden from the judiciary and punishment of perpetrators, if their crimes are proven, will be without leniency," Ghahremani said, according to the report. Other fuel smuggling incidents The Wednesday seizure is not the first time Iranian authorities have taken over tankers whose crew was suspected of smuggling fuel. In April, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two Tanzanian-flagged tankers for alleged fuel smuggling, later transferring the vessels — the Sea Ranger and Salama — to the port of Bushehr for legal proceedings.
Muscat Daily
16-07-2025
- Muscat Daily
Iran seizes foreign tanker on fuel smuggling allegations
Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman for smuggling two million litres (around 528,000 gallons) of fuel, the chief justice of southern Hormozgan province said on Wednesday. The vessel was intercepted 'after legal documents related to its cargo were found to be incomplete', said Mojtaba Ghahremani, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet. Fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states is a persistent problem for authorities in Iran, where domestic fuel prices are among the lowest in the world owing to heavy subsidies. What Iran said about the seizure? Ghahremani said that said that the tanker was detected as part of routine monitoring along the Gulf of Oman. 'During the continuous process of monitoring and surveilling suspicious fuel smuggling movements in the Gulf of Oman, officers inspected a foreign tanker due to its lack of legal documents regarding its cargo and seized it on charges of carrying two million litres of smuggled fuel,' Ghahremani said, according a report carried by the semi-official Mehr news agency. 'Seventeen suspects, including the captain and crew of the foreign tanker, have been taken into custody,' Ghahremani said, without giving the identity and nationality of those arrested, or the name of the tanker and the flag under which it is registered. He said a judicial case had been opened at the Jask county prosecutor's office. 'The actions of fuel smugglers, who in coordination with foreigners, attempt to plunder national wealth will not remain hidden from the judiciary and punishment of perpetrators, if their crimes are proven, will be without leniency,' Ghahremani said, according to the report. Other fuel smuggling incidents The Wednesday seizure is not the first time Iranian authorities have taken over tankers whose crew was suspected of smuggling fuel. In April, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two Tanzanian-flagged tankers for alleged fuel smuggling, later transferring the vessels – the Sea Ranger and Salama – to the port of Bushehr for legal proceedings. The 1.5mn litres of diesel that the ships were alleged to be carrying were reportedly to be returned to the local fuel supply chain after being handed to the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company. In November, Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. DW
DW
16-07-2025
- Politics
- DW
Iran seizes foreign tanker on fuel smuggling allegations – DW – 07/16/2025
Iran's judiciary says authorities have seized a vessel smuggling 2 million liters of fuel in the Gulf of Oman. Fuel smuggling is rampant from Iran, where the domestic fuel price is kept low by heavy subsidies. Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman for smuggling 2 million liters (around 528,000 gallons) of fuel, the chief justice of southern Hormozgan province said on Wednesday. The vessel was intercepted "after legal documents related to its cargo were found to be incomplete," said Mojtaba Ghahremani, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet. Fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states is a persistent problem for authorities in Iran, where domestic fuel prices are among the lowest in the world owing to heavy subsidies. Ghahremani said that said that the tanker was detected as part of routine monitoring along the Gulf of Oman. "During the continuous process of monitoring and surveilling suspicious fuel smuggling movements in the Gulf of Oman, officers inspected a foreign tanker due to its lack of legal documents regarding its cargo and seized it on charges of carrying 2 million litres of smuggled fuel," Ghahremani said, according a report carried by the semi-official Mehr news agency. "Seventeen suspects, including the captain and crew of the foreign tanker, have been taken into custody," Ghahremani said, without giving the identity and nationality of those arrested, or the name of the tanker and the flag under which it is registered. He said a judicial case had been opened at the Jask county prosecutor's office. "The actions of fuel smugglers, who in coordination with foreigners, attempt to plunder national wealth will not remain hidden from the judiciary and punishment of perpetrators, if their crimes are proven, will be without leniency," Ghahremani said, according to the report. The Wednesday seizure is not the first time Iranian authorities have taken over tankers whose crew was suspected of smuggling fuel. In April, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two Tanzanian-flagged tankers for alleged fuel smuggling, later transferring the vessels — the Sea Ranger and Salama — to the port of Bushehr for legal proceedings. The 1.5 million liters of diesel that the ships were alleged to be carrying were reportedly to be returned to the local fuel supply chain after being handed to the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company. In November, Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
