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Nov- 2023 -

11 November

Iran Asks Muslim Countries to Designate Israel Army ‘Terrorist Organization’

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called on Islamic governments to designate Israel's military a "terrorist organisation."

8 November

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Strikes Iran-Linked Weapons Storage Site in Syria

US warplanes carried out a strike on an Iran-linked weapons storage facility in eastern Syria in response to attacks against American personnel.

8 November

Air

Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard, center, unveils the "Kian," a high-precision drone that can locate and attack targets far from the country's borders during a ceremony in the capital Tehran, September 2019.

Alexander Gale

How Drones Are Leveling the Playing Field for Middle Powers

Drones possess transformational potential for middle powers and non-state actors, who may otherwise have limited or virtually non-existent airpower.

5 November

Asia Pacific

Taliban fighters stand guard near the military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Israeli Spies’ Held in Joint Op With Afghanistan: Iran

Three Iranians who were agents in Israel's spy agency Mossad have been detained in a joint operation with Afghanistan's Taliban.

Oct- 2023 -

27 October

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Strikes Two Sites Used by Iranian Forces in Syria: Pentagon

The US military struck two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

24 October

Middle East

A masked demonstrator waves a flag of the Iran-backed Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah

Staff Writer With AFP

Is Hezbollah Heading Towards Open Conflict With Israel?

Cross-border exchanges with Hezbollah have been gaining pace as Israel battles Hamas in Gaza. But does the powerful Lebanese movement really seek to enter open conflict with Israel?

21 October

Middle East

Aerial view of US Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFV) during a joint military exercise between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the US-led international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) group, in the countryside of Deir-ez-Zor

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran-Backed Groups Blow Up Gas Pipeline in Syria: Monitor

Iran-backed groups blew up a gas pipeline in Syria's Kurdish-controlled northeast near a US base, a war monitor said.

17 October

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Warns of ‘Pre-Emptive Action’ Against Israel

Iran warned Monday of a possible "pre-emptive action" against Israel "in the coming hours," as Jerusalem readies for a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip.

10 October

Americas

231006-N-HY958-1037 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 6, 2023) An Aerovel Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicle launches from the deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) in the Gulf of Oman, in an image released Oct. 6. U.S. 5th Fleet forces recently conducted an operation integrating unmanned platforms with traditionally crewed ships and aircraft to conduct enhanced maritime security operations in the waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula. Seven task forces falling under U.S. 5th Fleet integrated 12 different unmanned platforms with manned ships for “manned-unmanned teaming” operations tracking Iranian Navy and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) ships and small boats over several days during routine patrols in and around the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Navy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US 5th Fleet Launches Drones to Monitor Arabian Peninsula Activities

The US 5th Fleet has deployed multidomain drones to the Middle East to assist crewed vessels in safeguarding the Arabian Peninsula.

5 October

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Gives Seized Iran Ammo to Ukraine: Military

The US has given Ukraine small arms ammunition that was seized while being transferred from Iranian forces to Tehran-backed rebels in Yemen, the military said.

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