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Iran apologizes for ‘unintentionally hitting’ Ukrainian jetliner due to human error

Political Desk

Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq

Political Desk

US flies 4 spy planes at same time amid concern about N Korea 'Christmas gift'

The United States has flown four surveillance planes over the Korean Peninsula at the same time, according to an aviation tracker Wednesday, amid heightened concern that North Korea could test-fire a long-range missile as a "Christmas gift" to Washington.

US watching North Korea closely for possible 'Christmas surprise' missile launch: Report

The United States is reportedly watching North Korea closely for indications of a possible "Christmas surprise" missile test, which it has promised if Washington does not come to the negotiating table.

Giving up on S-400 missile systems out of question, says Turkish defense minister

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar says his country will not back out of the procurement of the advanced Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems, and is currently in contact with its NATO allies, particularly the United States, to work out a solution to the matter.

West keeps mum on Israeli nukes but fumes at Iranian defenses: FM

International Desk

Iran brushes off European missile claims as ‘false’

Iran on Thursday rejected pressure to shelve its ballistic missile program after a European letter to the UN Security Council accused Tehran of developing rockets capable of delivering nuclear bombs.

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.