Iran's government today rejected US allegations that Tehran's satellite programme has a military dimension, days after the failed launch of its latest satellite.<br />'' <br />'' Quoting Defence Minister Amir Hatami, State news agency IRNA said, the subject of satellite launch vehicles and satellites is a civilian matter. <br />'' <br />'' He said, satellite can be used for defence purposes, but the satellite launcher is a completely non-defensive subject and it is the definite and absolute right of the Iranian nation. He added that there is no prohibition in the world against this satellite programme.<br />'' <br />'' Iran attempted on Sunday to launch a satellite dubbed as the Zafar which means Victory in Farsi but it failed to reach orbit.<br />'' <br />'' Following the launch, Washington yesterday accused Tehran of using satellites as a cover to develop its missile programme.<br />'' <br />'' US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, the technology involved to launch satellites was virtually identical to the know-how for long-range ballistic missiles. <br />''