Why the World Isn't Freaking Out About Iran's Next Sat Launch

Why the World Isn't Freaking Out About Iran's Next Sat Launch: Next Wednesday, Iran will try to launch an experimental reconnaissance satellite into orbit -- just as international negotiators gather in Baghdad for talks about Tehran's nuclear program. The timing couldn't be more inflammatory, and rogue state satellite launches are usually considered to be missile tests in drag. So why isn't the world throwing itself into a tizzy about the mission?



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