WATCH: Iranian tech experts discuss firing missiles at low-orbiting satellites to cause a ‘catastrophic crisis’

Iranian technology expert Ardalan Alyasinfar floated the idea of firing missiles at low-orbiting satellites or space debris instead of targeting countries with air defenses, warning a “catastrophic crisis” could follow any successful hit.

Iranian Technology Expert Ardalan Alyasinfar: A Single Attack in Low Earth Orbit Could Cripple Global Satellite Infrastructure, Be Much More Effective than Direct Missile Attacks on the Ground pic.twitter.com/XJOjwtv2JQ

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