SPACE ROCKET LAUNCHED

Another marvelous scientific achievement for Iran:

Iran says it has it successfully launched its first rocket into space carrying cargo intended for research, at a time of mounting tension with the West over its nuclear program.

"The first space rocket has been successfully launched into space," a state television anchor announced, without disclosing the rocket's range.

No confirmation yet to rumours the cutting-edge Islamic-science space rocket was steam powered (or possibly imported).