TEHRAN, March 15 (ANI): The Iranian Space Research Centre was reduced to rubble following a US-Israel strike, Al Jazeera reported Sunday.
The Iranian Space Research Centre, a key scientific institution responsible for advancing space technology and research in Iran, operated under the Iranian Space Agency. It focused on satellite development, space science, and aerospace engineering.
The center conducted research on satellite design, remote sensing, telecommunications, and space exploration technologies. It also collaborated with universities and research institutions to train scientists and engineers in the field of space science.
Through its projects, the facility aimed to strengthen Iran’s technological capabilities and expand the country’s presence in space research and satellite-based applications.
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States-Israel alliance, now entering its third week, has become one of the most serious geopolitical crises in the region.
The conflict escalated dramatically on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on multiple Iranian targets in what Israel called Operation Roaring Lion. The strikes reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The attacks targeted military facilities, nuclear sites, and leadership compounds in several Iranian cities, including Tehran.
The offensive followed years of rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, missile development, and its support for armed groups across the Middle East. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran earlier in 2026 had attempted to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but diplomatic efforts collapsed, leading to military confrontation.
Iran responded with large-scale retaliation, launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones toward Israeli cities and United States military bases across the region, including installations in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
Some of these attacks caused casualties and significant infrastructure damage. Despite Israel’s advanced missile defense systems, several missiles managed to strike populated areas, resulting in deaths and injuries.
The war has also expanded beyond the immediate countries involved. Iran-backed groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon have intensified rocket attacks on Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes on targets in Lebanon and raising fears of a broader regional war.
The conflict has also threatened maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.
Disruptions in this area have pushed global oil prices higher and raised concerns about international energy security.
The humanitarian impact of the conflict is also mounting. Airstrikes in Iran have damaged civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and residential areas, while missile attacks in Israel have affected civilian neighborhoods.
Meanwhile, countries in the Gulf region are facing economic pressure due to attacks on shipping routes and energy infrastructure.
The war remains ongoing with no clear end in sight. International organizations and several governments have called for de-escalation and renewed diplomatic efforts.
However, with both sides continuing military operations and accusing each other of aggression, the conflict risks turning into a prolonged regional war with significant global consequences. (ANI)
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