World’s Largest Nuclear Icebreaker Set Off to Arctic; Russia Reports
A nuclear-powered ice breaker Russia says is the world’s largest and most powerful set off on Tuesday on a two-week journey to the Arctic.
Iran General Says Monitoring Enemies Inside, Outside Region
Iran is constantly monitoring the enemies in and outside the region, a senior Iranian Army commander said.
Iran’s Navy Commander Warns US against Threat
The commander of Iran’s Navy has warned the United States against any possible threat to Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf.
IRGC General Says Iran Ready to Export Arms
General Amir Ali Hajizadeh voiced Iran’s readiness to export arms as soon as a UN embargo is terminated next month.
New Defense Projects Underway: Iranian General
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said this year’s Sacred Defense Week in Iran would be marked with the unveiling of tens of new defense projects.
Taliban Fighters Killed in Afghan Air Force Strikes
The Afghan air force carried out multiple strikes on Taliban positions in the northeast of the country, killing a number of its members.
Reports Say US Military Tankers Smuggling Oil from Syria to Iraq
The US military has dispatched dozens of tankers the Jazira Region of the northeastern province of Hasakah to smuggle the Arab country’s crude oil, sources said.
Canadian NGOs Press Trudeau to Stop Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
Canadian NGOs demanded the cabinet stop the thriving weapon exports to Riyadh, Ottawa’s second-largest non-US arms buyer.
Lebanon: Ringleader of Terrorist Cell Killed near Tripoli
The Lebanese army killed the “ringleader of a terrorist cell” during a raid on a house in a town near Tripoli which also left four soldiers dead.
Yemeni Forces Continue to Gains in Ma’rib
Yemeni forces, allied with Ansarullah fighters, continued to make gains in Ma’rib, managing to push back Saudi-backed militants.