Iraq to Buy Air Defense Systems from Russia, China, Ukraine
Iraq plans to send delegations to Russia, China, and Ukraine to buy modern air defense systems to protect its territory from any possible aggression, an Iraqi lawmaker said.
Sudan Fighting in Libya Not Proved: UN
United Nations said Monday it had no "credible evidence" of Sudan paramilitaries fighting in conflict-wracked Libya for military strongman Khalifa Haftar as alleged by some media outlets.
Attack on Russia Base in Latakia Repelled
A drone attack launched by unknown militants targeting the Russian Khmeimim airbase in Latakia was repelled by the Russian anti-aircraft missile system.
Deputy commander of Quds Force appointed
Brigadier General Seyyed Mohammad Hejazi has been appointed as the deputy commander of the IRGC Quds Force.
Turkish contractors targeted in Somalia
A car bomb targeting a group of Turkish contractors exploded on Saturday in Afgoye, northwest of the Somalia capital Mogadishu, police said.
South Korea, Iran talk on Strait of Hormuz security
South Korea is consulting with Iran on how to secure the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of sending troops to the Middle East, according to a South Korean official.
French radar system, aircraft carrier deployed in Saudi Arabia
France is beefing up its military presence in the Middle East, sending a radar system and an aircraft carrier to the region gripped by heightened tensions.
Defense min. announces readiness to respond harshly to any adventurous measure
In a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran is ready to give harsh response to any of the enemies' adventurous measures.
Defense Minister Cautions Enemies Not to Test Iran’s Resolve
The Iranian minister of defense advised enemies not to test the Islamic Republic’s resolve, or they will have to face the consequences similar to a recent “slap” the US received in the face when Iran launched a missile attack on an American military base in Iraq.
New Israel airstrikes on Gaza Strip
Israeli warplanes have carried out several airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting a number of areas in the north and the northwest of the coastal enclave.