TEHRAN, Iran (AA) – Iran has announced the successful launch of its domestically produced research satellite Chamran-1, which has been placed into orbit at an altitude of 550 kilometers (341.7 miles). “The satellite was placed at an orbit of 550 km using the Qaem-100 satellite carrier, a solid-fueled space launch vehicle developed by the aeros...
A top Israeli air force officer has revealed that without US aid, Israel could only sustain its war on Gaza for only a few months. Amid an 11-month, seven-front conflict, Israel’s air force is advocating for a major increase in domestic production of bombs, missiles, and ammunition. The goal is to lessen reliance on foreign […]
TEHRAN (AA) – The final report of the commission investigating the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in May has concluded that it was caused by adverse weather conditions. The commission, comprising specialized military and civilian experts, submitted the report, attributing the crash to the “complex...
CHICAGO- AFP Kamala Harris says that as US president she would never “cozy up” to dictators like her Republican opponent Donald Trump has done. “And know this: I will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to defend our forces and our interests against Iran and Iran-backed terrorists,” she said at the Democ...
BEIRUT (AA) – Hezbollah has unveiled “Imad 4,” a massive missile complex with long subterranean tunnels and massive rocket launchers. Hezbollah’s media wing released a short video of over four minutes showcasing the Imad 4 facility. The footage highlighted the scale of the underground installation, which includes large rocket launc...
Palestinian Territories – AFP President Joe Biden said Tuesday that a cease-fire deal in Gaza could deter Iran from attacking Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader that sent regional tensions soaring. His remarks came after Iran rejected Western calls to “stand down” its threat of reprisals. The Islamic repu...
Tehran, Iran – AFP Iran on Tuesday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran late last month. The Islamic republic and its allies have blamed Israel for Haniyeh’s killing on July 31 during a visit to the Iranian capital for [&hellip...
Washington, United States – AFP The United States warned Iran on Monday of consequences for arming Russia, saying it has seen accounts Tehran will provide Moscow with hundreds of ballistic missiles. “We are prepared to deliver a swift and severe response if Iran were to move forward with the transfer of ballistic missiles, which wo...
The US is set to release $3.5 billion to Israel for the purchase of American weapons. The funds are from a $14.1 billion supplemental bill passed in April. The State Department notified Congress of the decision on Aug. 8. The funding comes as Israel faces potential backlash from Iran and Hezbollah following its recent military […]
WASHINGTON (AA) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, the Pentagon said Sunday. In a phone call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Austin reiterated the US’s commitment to take “every possible” step to defend Israel, the Pentagon said in a stateme...
