Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Iranian Space Research Centre (ISRC) was reduced to rubble in a US- Israel strike, Al Jazeera reported on March 15. It was a key scientific body responsible for advancing space technology and research in Iran and was operated under the Iranian Space Agency.
It focused on satellite development, space science, and aerospace engineering. The centre conducted research on satellite design, remote sensing, telecommunications, and space exploration technologies. It also collaborated with universities and research institutions to train scientists and engineers in the field of space science.
Through its projects, the centre aimed to strengthen technological capabilities and expand its presence in space research and satellite-based applications. The ongoing conflict between Iran and US-Israel that has entered its third week now has become one of the most serious geopolitical conflicts.
The conflict escalated dramatically on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on multiple Iranian targets in what Israel called Operation Roaring Lion and killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strikes targeted military facilities, nuclear sites, and leadership compounds in several Iranian cities, including Tehran.
The attack followed years of rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme, missile development, and its support for armed groups across the Middle East. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran earlier in 2026 had attempted to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but diplomatic efforts collapsed, leading to military confrontation.
