In deal with Russia, Iraq to get BM-21 grad missiles, armored vehicles
MOSCOW [MENL] — Iraq and Russia have signed another major defense agreement. Officials said the Kremlin signed a $1 billion arms deal with Iraq in July. They said the (more…)
Iran takes credit for providing rocket technology to ‘fighters in Gaza’
NICOSIA — Iran has reported supplying rockets and technology to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Officials have asserted that Iran was supplying Hamas and Islamic Jihad with long-range rocket technology. (more…)
Moscow loses its cool as West turns up the heat with new sanctions
The new round of economic sanctions imposed by the United States, with much stronger European endorsement, has been met with defiance and fury in Russia. President Vladimir Putin said (more…)
Turkish opposition charges NATO missile base used to defend Israel
ANKARA — Turkey’s opposition, seeking to capitalize on the anti-Israel backlash, has accused the government of approving a NATO missile base to defend the Jewish state. Turkey’s largest opposition (more…)
Report: Gaza War triggered at the initiative of Hamas’ military wing
WASHINGTON — Hamas’ Izzedin Kassam sparked the war between Israel and the Gaza Strip, a report said. A leading U.S. think tank asserted that the Izzedin Kassam Brigades, the (more…)
Saudis report sharp increase in crime amid alert for Al Qaida attack
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has acknowledged a soaring crime rate. The Saudi Justice Ministry reported that crime increased by 102 percent in 2013. The ministry cited 22,113 cases (more…)
North Korea, Iran’s leading missile ally, said ready to flight test ICBM
WASHINGTON — Iran’s leading missile partner is completing preparations for what could be the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. A leading U.S. think tank reported that Pyonyang was (more…)
U.S. military chiefs downbeat on their assessments of Iraq military
WASHINGTON — The United States has become increasingly pessimistic over a revival of Iraq’s military. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama held out little hope for the (more…)
Obama seeks quick approval of $225 million for Israel’s Iron Dome
WASHINGTON — The United States has sought funding for accelerated production of Israel’s Iron Dome missile and defense system. The administration of President Barack Obama urged Congress to approve (more…)