Iranian satellite technology ‘virtually identical’ to ballistic missiles says Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Iran of honing its ballistic missile skills through a recent failed satellite launch and vowed to exert more pressure. Iran, which is enemy number one for President Donald Trump's administration, said on Sunday that it had successfully launched a satellite but that it failed to reach orbit. Mr Pompeo said the technology involved in a space launch was "virtually identical" to the knowhow for a long-range ballistic missile. "Each launch, whether failed or not, further allows Iran to gain experience using such technologies that could benefit its missile programs under the guise of a peaceful space program," Mr Pompeo...