Tehran (Kaab TV) – Iran’s satellite, Khayyam, launched in 2022, has significantly enhanced Tehran’s ability to gather intelligence on its targets. The satellite is capable of conducting surveillance on military bases, cities, and other critical locations.
Weighing approximately 650 kilograms, Khayyam transmits images to a ground station in Russia. The data is then shared through smaller satellites, a strategy believed to help obscure tracking attempts by the United States, Israel, and their allies.
Reports sent by Khayyam are received directly at the Baikonur ground station in Russia. According to available information, the satellite orbits the Earth at an altitude of nearly 500 kilometers.
Khayyam’s capabilities include monitoring military camps, intelligence centers, economic resources, and advanced technological facilities, enabling Tehran to respond to potential threats against its national security.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that Russia provides limited support to Iran. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister later emphasized that relations between Tehran and Moscow remain strong.
Several Western countries have expressed concern over the Khayyam satellite—also referred to as “Eyes in the Sky”—fearing that their territories and installations may be under surveillance, with sensitive data potentially accessible to Tehran.
Iran has significantly strengthened its capabilities across multiple domains, including land, naval, and air forces, as well as advanced missile systems and technology. This buildup comes amid longstanding concerns over potential attacks from its adversaries, who have made several unsuccessful attempts in the past.