Iran launches rocket into space, claims it was carrying ‘research devices’

In the latest possible escalation of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the country has launched a rocket into space, which was carrying ‘research devices’ according to Iranian state television. The launch drew condemnation and remarks of concern from a number of Western democracies, who are concerned that the launches violate U.N. Security Council resolutions and may represent a further dangerous continuation of Iran’s nuclear ambitions.