DM: Iran to launch Fajr satellite into Space in June

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi on Sunday said Iran is to launch Fajr satellite into space as a national defense project in June. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony marking construction of a coastal waterway in Ramsar, west of Mazandaran province. "Iran is also to launch some heavy vessles in June, Vahidi was quoted by Iranian News Agency (IRNA) as saying. Navy commander: Regional security needs no foreign forces Tehran, May 13, IRNA - Navy Commander Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on Sunday said no foreign forces are needed to provide regional security. Sayyari said security cooperation among regional countries can establish peace, stability, tranquility and security in the region. Pointing to his February talks with his Omani counterpart and his accompanying delegation, he said the two sides had underlined the need for joint miltiary cooperation to secure regional peace, stability and security.