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France Condemns Iran Satellite Launch, Urges Tehran to Respect Obligations

Agence France-Presse

   PARIS - France on Monday condemned a bid by Iran to put a satellite in
   space, urging Tehran to abide by international obligations on its
   controversial ballistic missile program.

   "France condemns this launch which calls on technologies used for
   ballistic missiles and, in particular, intercontinental ballistic
   missiles," the French foreign ministry said in a statement after Iran
   said it "successfully" launched a satellite Sunday but failed to put it
   into orbit.

   Recalling Iran's obligations under a 2018 U.N. Security Council
   resolution, the ministry added: "Iran's ballistic program hurts
   regional stability and affects European security. France calls on Iran
   to fully respect its international obligations in this matter."

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