Iran says it has launched its second space rocket, the Kavosh 2, in a successful follow-up to the first launch in February.
State media said that two more tests would be needed before an Iranian-built satellite could be launched into orbit.
Iran denies that its long-range ballistic technology is linked to its atomic programme.
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