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The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including entities based in China and Hong Kong, accusing them of helping Iran procure weapons components and raw materials used in its Shahed drones and ballistic missile programme.The sanctions, announced by the US Treasury Department, come days before US President Donald Trump is…
The United States has sharply reduced its stockpile of several key missiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns about its ability to sustain another major conflict in the coming years, according to defence analysts and people familiar with recent Pentagon assessments.A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the US…
Japan, shifting from its pacifist constitution, is now poised to export lethal weapons. This significant policy change, driven by regional security concerns, allows Tokyo to leverage its advanced defense technology. The move opens new avenues for its burgeoning defense industry, potentially transforming Japan into a major global arms supplier. The Japanese government under Prime Minister…
North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said, pointing to heightened activity at key facilities.IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, speaking during a visit to Seoul on Wednesday, said monitoring indicates a “rapid increase in the operations” at the…
Donald Trump early Sunday doubled down on his victory rhetoric against Iran, claiming the US had dismantled Tehran’s military capabilities and warning China of serious consequences if it is found to have supplied weapons to the Mojtaba Khamenei-led Islamic Republic.US President Donald Trump said, “… They have no navy, radar or air force. Their leaders…
US intelligence assessments indicate that China is preparing to deliver new air defence systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to CNN.The development comes as China has publicly said that it helped support efforts to broker a fragile ceasefire that paused the recent US–Iran conflict.It also comes ahead of expected high-level talks, with…
Donald Trump (Photo credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday signaled a tough stance ahead of crucial talks with Iran, saying American warships are being rearmed and could be used, if negotiations in Pakistan fail to produce a deal.“We have a reset going. We’re loading up the ships with the best ammunition, the best…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying American forces would remain deployed and ready despite the ongoing ceasefire, and threatening a stronger military response if the agreement is not honoured.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said US military assets would stay “in place in, and around, Iran” until…
When one thinks of the decisions taken by strategists in Washington DC, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi; what comes to mind are that these decisions are shaped by intelligence feeds, depleting missile stockpiles and diplomatic rammifications. One of the most important consideration that is often left out of public discourse is the effect of the environment,…
Israel said on Wednesday it launched a strike on a pharmaceutical facility in Iran, alleging it was supplying fentanyl for use in a chemical weapons programme, a charge denied by Tehran.Iran confirmed that the Tofigh Daru factory was hit but said it produces only “hospital drugs” used in medical procedures. Both sides said the strike…
