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No missile system can intercept our Yars ICBM, Russian army brags

Russia’s RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) cannot be intercepted by any existing missile defense system, a Russian military official says.

Pentagon: Iran’s missile force ‘largest in Middle East’

A research study conducted by the US Department of Defense hailed Iran’s achievements in its ballistic missiles program despite decades of Washington-imposed sanctions, saying its arsenal is larger than that of any other Middle Eastern countries.

Missile-hit Iranian oil tanker enters Iran waters

An Iranian oil tanker hit by rockets off Saudi Arabia on October 11 arrived in Iran’s territorial waters on Monday, the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) said in a statement.

Explosions hit Iranian oil tanker off Saudi coast

An Iranian oil tanker was struck by two explosions from suspected missiles in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia’s coast on Friday, its owner said.

North Korean, US officials at nuclear talks after latest missile test

North Korean and US officials on Saturday gathered for new nuclear talks in Stockholm after months of deadlock and Pyongyang's test of a sea-launched ballistic missile this week.

Kremlin hails special relationship with China amid missile system cooperation

The Kremlin said on Friday that Moscow’s move to help Beijing build an early warning system to detect missile attacks showed the two countries had a special relationship.

US tests ICBM after North Korea missile launch

The United States military has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) shortly after North Korea unveiled a strategic missile.

North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US talks

North Korea fired what appeared to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile, Seoul said Wednesday, just days before Washington and Pyongyang were set to resume long-stalled nuclear talks.

Yemeni forces hit gathering of Saudi-led mercenaries in Hajjah with missile

Yemeni forces have targeted a gathering of Saudi mercenaries in Yemen’s northwestern province of Hajjah with a domestically-manufactured missile.

US can’t explain why missile system failed Saudi Arabia: Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described the latest US move to send troops and military equipment to Saudi Arabia as "posturing," adding that it was difficult for Washington to explain why its missile systems were unable to intercept Yemeni weapons used in last week's attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Erdogan says to discuss with Trump buying US Patriot missiles

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he will discuss buying US Patriot missiles with President Donald Trump this month, saying his personal bond with the US leader could overcome a crisis caused by Ankara buying Russian air defense systems.

Yemeni forces fire ballistic missile at Najran airport in southern Saudi Arabia

In a retaliatory action, Yemeni army forces, supported by allied fighters from Popular Committees, have fired a domestically-developed ballistic missile at a strategic economic target in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern border region of Najran.

Trump, Abe in disagreement over seriousness of North Korea’s missile tests

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have voiced radically different opinions over North Korea’s recent missile tests, which have overshadowed speculations about a possible revival of denuclearization talks on the Korean Peninsula.

Iran deplores US missile test after INF Treaty exit

Iran’s Foreign Ministry voiced its concerns about the US move to test a medium-range cruise missile weeks after Washington withdrew from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia.

Iran unveils new domestically-built missile system on Defense Industry Day

Iran has unveiled a state-of-the-art missile defense system designed and manufactured by experts at home as the Islamic Republic marks National Defense Industry Day.