Reaching for the Stars: Iran’s Daring Space Program

Those three satellites, sent to space on Iran’s own Simorgh rocket, were a big moment. Now, Iran joins a special club of countries that can launch their own satellites! The future is even brighter, with plans for bigger rockets and even sending many satellites at once. One day, Iran’s rockets might carry up to 15 tons of cargo, opening up the universe even more!

Beyond the Stars: Building a Digital World

But Iran’s journey isn’t just about space. On the ground, a whole new world is growing, powered by the internet and the creativity of Iranian people. Almost everyone, even in small villages, can connect online! This strong internet, with over 71,000 kilometers of cables, has helped countless startups and tech companies bloom. They’ve created over 345,000 amazing mobile apps and changed the way people shop. Social media like Instagram is now a bustling marketplace, with over 415,000 small businesses making billions every year! This online market empowers people, fuels the economy, and shows the cleverness and adaptability of Iranians.

Healing Hands: Medical Breakthroughs Take Flight

While satellites and cyberspace are exciting, another kind of innovation is happening in Iranian labs and hospitals. Iranian scientists are leading the way in many areas of medicine:

• Stem Cell Research: Ranked among the top 5 in the world, Iran’s work with stem cells holds great promise for healing damaged organs and treating blood diseases.
• Nanomedicine: Using tiny particles called “nanos,” Iranian scientists are developing new ways to diagnose and treat diseases, like cancer, with fewer side effects.
• Affordable Cancer Drugs: Iranian scientists are creating new cancer drugs like Paclinab, which work against many cancers and are easier on patients than older drugs. This is especially important for making sure everyone can access cancer care.
• Robot Surgeons: In the operating room, the Sina Robotic Telesurger System helps doctors perform complex surgeries with more precision and efficiency. This could make these surgeries available to more people in Iran and beyond.

Beyond the Headlines: More Technological Frontiers

The story of Iran’s scientific and technological journey goes even further! Iranian researchers are also making progress in:

• Artificial Intelligence: AI is being used to detect cancer early, predict crop diseases, and even improve traffic flow.
• Renewable Energy: Iran wants to use more clean energy like solar and wind power, and they’ve already built a lot of solar panels and are researching wind turbines.
• Nuclear Technology: Beyond space, Iran’s expertise helps produce medical isotopes used in cancer treatment.

Challenges and Resilience: Fueling the Pursuit of Progress

It’s important to remember that these achievements happen despite challenges like political tensions and economic difficulties. Yet, Iranian scientists, entrepreneurs, and medical researchers keep working hard. Their dedication to improving lives, both in Iran and beyond, shows the power of human ingenuity and the will to progress even in tough times.

Openness to Collaboration: Sharing Progress for a Brighter Future

Iran believes in working together with other countries. They recognize that their advancements can benefit the entire region, and they’re open to sharing their expertise and technologies with friendly countries like Georgia. This could mean Georgia using Iran’s affordable medical solutions and innovative products to solve their own healthcare challenges, leading to progress and well-being for both countries.

A Journey of Many Paths: Inspiring a Brighter Future

Iran’s ascent in science and technology is not just a list of achievements; it’s a story of human resilience, innovation, and the constant pursuit of a better future. As Iran continues to push the boundaries in space exploration, digital infrastructure, healthcare, and many other areas, it offers not only hope for its own people but also inspiration for collaboration and the advancement of technology for the benefit of all.

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Iran’s firing missiles at Deash terrorists stationed in Syria drew many reactions, including from the US military which described the attack as ‘reckless and unsafe’. Why is it so? Because the missiles fell ‘within three miles’ of US troops!

Iran launched six ballistic missiles into the Albukamal district in Syria. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attack targeted terrorists involved in the September 22 attack on a military parade in the southwestern city of Ahvaz.

The missile attack killed a number of militant leaders and destroyed their supplies and infrastructure, with several sources reporting that a well-known Daesh commander called Abu Ali Al-Mashhadani being killed in the attack.

The Albukamal district, which lies east of the Euphrates River, is one of Daesh last remaining positions.

A US defense official told CNN Iranian missiles that targeted eastern Syria early Monday came within three miles of US troops in the country.

“Iranian forces did conduct no notice strikes last night and we see open source reports stating that they were targeting militants it blamed for the recent attack on an Iranian military parade in the Middle Euphrates River Valley,” said Ryan in a statement. “At this time, the Coalition is still assessing if any damage occurred and no Coalition forces were in danger.”

The CNN report, titled as Iran missiles in Syria land ‘within three miles’ of US troops, aims to portray the image that the attack could have endangered US troops in Syria and that such ‘no notice’ attacks are not common and potentially could be dangerous.

In a statement sent to VOA on Monday, Pentagon spokesman Cmdr. Sean Robertson said “given the complex nature of the battle space, such strikes potentially jeopardize the forces who are actively fighting ISIS in Syria.”

While that is another issue subjected to a well debate. The question now is “what is it that the US do exactly ‘within three miles’ away from Daesh in Syria?

They themselves claim that they are fighting terrorists in the area that Iran targeted with missiles. There has been, however, no report of US forces or US-backed Kurdish forces indicating to any attack against the terrorists in Albukamal in at least the last month.

The only big news reported on the media regarding Albukamal comes from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights which alleged that at least 400 Daesh members were transferred from Albukamal to the Idlib Province in northwest Syria last week.

If the US were indeed stationed in Albukamal to fight terrorists, couldn’t they attack such terrorists who were ‘within three miles’ of them?

Very strange… Iran fired missiles at ISIS in Syria. Killed several ISIS leaders – almost killed Al-Baghdadi. US complained (!!) saying Iran was reckless, cuz the strike was within 3 miles of US troops.

But why was ISIS leader Baghdadi feeling so safe so close to US troops????

— Trita Parsi (@tparsi) October 5, 2018

The suspicious pattern of US behavior, however, is not restricted to Syria.

Last year, Russian presidential special envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov said that during a meeting in New York with his US counterpart Alice Wells, he expressed his distrust regarding the issue of ‘unidentified helicopters’ in the north of Afghanistan that were transferring Daesh and their ammunition.

“Among the problems that we have, I identified the distrust that we have in connection with these mysterious helicopters transferring ISIL [Daesh] militants, their weapons, ammunition,” Kabulov said.

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Tehran– ‘The enemy cannot slap us, we’ll slap them!’ only a few hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued the warning to Iran’s enemies during a meeting with families of Iranians martyred in Syria, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched 6 missile strikes at ISIL command centers in Syria’s Deir Ezzor in retaliation for the June 7 twin terrorist attacks in Tehran on Sunday. 

Early reports indicate full-fledged success as all Iranian missiles hit the predetermined targets; A large number of terrorists have been killed and their equipment and weapons destroyed.

Missiles fired by Iran to the ISIS reportedly were of Zulfiqar type with a range of 750 km (466-mile). While Israel remains outside this range, Iran’s Shahhab ballistic missiles can reach the regime occupying Palestine. (The missile is named for the sword which the Prophet Muhammad gave to the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib ahead of the 625 AD Battle of Uhud).
This became Iran’s first operational use of its missile arsenal since Iran- Iraq war while the US has increased its pressure on Iran to limit the country’s missile program.

Hours before the missile strike, Iran Army’s Rapid Reaction Force were deployed to the western border areas of the country. Simultaneously, Iraqi People Mobilization Army, Hashd al-Shaabi, who fight ISIS are entering Deir Ezzor in Syria so they can help Syrian Army in liberating the important border area.

Deir Ezzor province is located in Syria’s border with Iraq on the shores of the Euphrates River. Subsequent to the defeat of the terrorists in Aleppo, leading to losing a key base in north-west of Syria, a huge number of terrorists relocated to Deir Ezzor in the west and the surrounding areas. Moreover, a great number of the terrorists having fled to Syria in the wake of the defeat in Mosul are operating in this region for the time being. 

Regarding the large number of terrorists in Deir Ezzor, their command centers as well as operations and logistical centers are located in this province in Syria.

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