Iran’s naval strategy is asymmetrical, geared to fast missile ships
WASHINGTON — The Iranian Navy has focused on its fleet of fast missile craft, a report said. The Institute for Gulf Affairs reported that the Iranian Navy was developing (more…)
Iran tests long-range Qader and Nasser cruise missiles
NICOSIA — Iran has reported successful trials of its new long-range cruise missile. The military said the Iranian Air Force tested the new Qader missile. Qader was launched from (more…)
Administration sanctions more Iran firms tied to strategic weapons
WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has expanded the list of Iranian companies and individuals under U.S. sanctions on Iran. Officials said those designated would include Iranian (more…)
Iran seen developing missiles based on North Korean technology
LONDON — A leading Western think tank has played down the prospect of an Iranian long-range missile. The International Institute of Strategic Studies asserted that Iran was incapable of (more…)
Iran plans to arm its UAVs with air-to-ground munitions
NICOSIA — Iran has been preparing to arm its unmanned aerial vehicles. The Iranian military said it would equip UAVs with air-to-ground munitions. The military said the effort was (more…)
Strategist says Iran could build a nuclear bomb ‘when we want’
NICOSIA — Iran has claimed it could build an atomic bomb. A leading Iranian analyst said Iran has reached the capability to develop nuclear warheads. The analyst, a former (more…)
Bahrain charges five Shi’ites with plot to bomb Fifth Fleet base
ABU DHABI — Bahrain has reported an Iranian-backed plot to attack the U.S. Navy headquarters in the Gulf. Prosecutors have filed charges against five Shi’ites assigned to bomb the (more…)
Iran wins new pledges of military, strategic ties around region
NICOSIA — Iran is winning pledges of defense cooperation from regional powers. Iran has reported that pro-Western countries in the Middle East and south Asia sought defense cooperation as (more…)
Bahrain center to monitor radiation from Bushehr following 2nd quake
ABU DHABI — Officials said Bahrain has begun the implementation of plans to establish a center to monitor radiation levels from neighboring Iran. They said the National Center for (more…)