Israel Spy Satellite to Watch Iran’s Nukes, Possible Arms Transfers to Hizbullah

by Naharnet Newsdesk 06 October 2011, 07:34

Israel is to launch a spy satellite that will double the resolution of its images, keeping a close watch on Iran, Channel 10 television reported on Wednesday.

It said the satellite, built by Israeli firm Elbit and due for launch soon, would be able to take high resolution images from an altitude of 600 kilometers (360 miles).

The main task would be to keep a watch on Iran's controversial nuclear program sites and its possible arms shipments to Hizbullah, according to the report.