Iran has successfully launched three domestically produced satellites into orbit with the assistance of a Russian Soyuz rocket, marking its first multi-satellite mission. The payload included Tolu-3, Iran's heaviest satellite to date, which is expected to enhance the country's surveillance and imaging capabilities. The launch has raised concerns in Israel and western nations, who worry about the potential military applications of Iran's advancing space technology. Tehran, however, celebrates the achievement as a testament to its technological progress despite ongoing sanctions and international scrutiny, while its partnership with Russia in space continues to grow amid heightened regional tensions.