Tehran confirms it will launch its satellite-carrying Zuljanah rocket twice more following previous launch; US urges Iran to deescalate situation

Pictures published by Maxar and Planet show scorching and damage on a launchpad, indicating that a rocket there caught fire; Tehran mum

General says successful test marks the first time county has used a solid-fuel rocket rather than a liquid-fuel one

Move comes during nuclear talks with world powers; unclear whether any of the 3 research devices onboard successfully entered orbit

Tehran's latest failed effort allows Iran 'to gain experience that could benefit its missile programs,' warns top US diplomat Mike Pompeo

Zafar satellite will take photos of Earth, telecom minister says; US says Iranian space program helps Tehran develop ballistic missiles

The Zafars will monitor natural resources and the environment, state media says; Western nations fear Tehran's space program could be used to develop long-range missiles

State TV quotes official saying orbital craft will be used to send data for civilian purposes; US alleges the launches violate UN ban on testing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles

US president tweets out satellite photo seeming to show damaged rocket on launch pad, denies American involvement

Increased activity spotted at space center; Islamic Republic failed to send satellites into orbit in January and February