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Mattis warns of 'massive military response' to North Korea threats

Sat Oct 28, 2017 09:40:02

Secretary of Defense James Mattis has said the United States would never accept a nuclear North Korea, warning of a "massive military response" to any threat against Washington or its allies.

Ayatollah Khamenei warns neighboring Iraq against American plots

Thu Oct 26, 2017 13:18:47

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on neighboring Iraq to remain vigilant in the face of American plots, warning that the US is not trustworthy.

Russia, Qatar ink military deal amid growing regional arms race

Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:27:44

Russia and Qatar have signed an intergovernmental agreement on military and technical cooperation, as Persian Gulf Arab states are turning to Moscow as a new arms supplier amid escalation of regional tensions.

Syria: 'NATO'-manufactured equipment found among weapons seized from Isis [VIDEO]

Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:50:20

NATO-manufactured armaments were discovered in the newly recaptured Syrian town of Al-Mayadin, according to Syrian Army Brigadier General Suheil al-Hassan.

IAEA Chief Amano due in Tehran on Saturday

Thu Oct 26, 2017 08:08:23

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano plans to pay an official visit to Iran on Saturday.

No bargain or negotiation allowed on Iran defense power

Wed Oct 25, 2017 14:27:04

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei stressed Wed. that the country's defense capabilities will neither be negotiated nor bargained for with the enemy.

US worried about Pakistan government's stability: Tillerson

Wed Oct 25, 2017 13:28:45

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday the United States was concerned that extremist groups pose a threat to the "stability and security" of the Pakistan government.

Iran FM meets Ugandan counterpart

Wed Oct 25, 2017 13:10:15

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Ugandan Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa in the Ugandan capital on Wednesday.

India tells Tillerson plans to retain North Korea embassy

Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:24:16

India's foreign minister told U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday that New Delhi wanted to retain its small embassy in North Korea despite Washington's efforts to isolate Pyongyang over its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.

Draft Senate Iran legislation sets tough new U.S. terms for deal

Wed Oct 25, 2017 08:58:29

Draft legislation responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's refusal to certify the Iran nuclear deal would set tough new terms for the pact, including restoring sanctions if Iran tests a ballistic missile able to carry a warhead or bars nuclear inspectors from any sites.