Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday blasted the United States and its European allies after they condemned Iran’s satellite launch earlier this week, saying their stance amounted to "interference" in the Islamic Republic's internal affairs.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said, according to the Xinhua news agency, that the "successful" launch of the Noor 1 satellite into orbit is a source of pride for Iranians, stressing that scientific and technological advances, especially in the field of aerospace, are the Iranian nation's right.

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