Russia launches an Iranian communications satellite into orbit

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In this photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporate on Friday, July 25, 2025, A Soyuz rocket lifts off from a launch site in Vostochny in far eastern Russia carrying an Iranian satellite along with Russian satellites into orbit. (Roscosmos State Space Corporate via AP)