Headlines, Oct. 30 edition
BACKGROUNDER Iran and Russia agree: Their missile deal does not defy sanctions India beefs up air base infrastructure along its border with China Armed ships providing anti-piracy security services (more…)
Institute warns U.S. on loss of influence with Egypt’s military leaders
WASHINGTON — The United States has been urged to reconcile with Egypt’s new military-backed regime. The Westminster Institute said the administration of President Barack Obama should restore military aid (more…)
Turkey’s Erdogan approves a 9.5 percent increase in defense budget
ANKARA — Turkey, pressed by the international community to maintain fiscal restraint, plans to increase its defense budget. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan approved a (more…)
Turkey reviewing options to assist Hamas after Morsi’s fall in Egypt
ANKARA — Hamas and Turkey are reviewing changes in their relationship. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan was examining options to enhance relations with Hamas. They (more…)
Report: Obama splits with NATO, Arab allies on Iran enrichment
WASHINGTON — The United States has agreed to Iran’s demand to continue uranium enrichment, a report said. The Middle East Media Research Institute determined that Washington has moved away (more…)
Iran rolls out its version of U.S. RQ-170 UAV it captured in 2011
NICOSIA — Iran has claimed development of a variant of a captured U.S. military unmanned aerial vehicle. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the development and production of a (more…)
Iran claims its asymmetrical sub strategy can close Strait of Hormuz
NICOSIA — Officials said Iran has has established a production line for light and miniature submarines. They said the Defense Ministry was also overseeing development of a medium-sized submarine (more…)
Report: Rebels tied to Al Qaida may have already seized Syrian SAMs
WASHINGTON — Syria could be a source of surface-to-air missiles for Al Qaida, a report said. The Federation of American Scientists asserted that Sunni rebels linked to Al Qaida (more…)
Al Qaida goes public with video of attack on Egyptian satellite site
CAIRO — An Al Qaida-aligned militia has claimed responsibility for attacks against Egypt’s critical infrastructure. Al Furqan has claimed responsibility for a rocket-propelled grenade attack on Egypt’s leading satellite (more…)