British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems
The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East.
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The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.
Plot Was ‘Targeting Heart’ of New York’s Jewish Community, Tisch Says The New York Times Iraqi militant leader ‘directed and urged’ attacks on Americans and Jews over Iran war, feds say CNN Arrest of Iraqi terror suspect with alleged links to Iran’s Quds force is astonishing but not surprising The Guardian Southern District of New York | Iraqi National Arrested And Charged With Providing Material Support To Iranian-Backed Terrorist Organizations And Directing Attacks Targeting U.S. Citizens A
It has long been suspected the Revolutionary Guards – specifically its Quds Force – was responsible for recent terror attacks in London, Canada and across Europe The arrest by US authorities of an alleged Iraqi commander of an Iranian-backed militia group now accused of responsibility for 18 terrorist attacks in the UK, Europe and Canada since the beginning of the Iran war is an astonishing development – yet not the least bit surprising. According to a complaint unsealed on Friday in a federal c
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, China says war should not have started Reuters Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make CNN Trump reveals Xi’s stance on arming Iran as Hormuz tensions rattle markets Fox News Trump, Xi Project Hormuz Alignment Despite No Iran Progress Bloomberg.com China: ‘No point’ in continuing Iran war The Hill
Iraqi accused of terrorism attacks and plots in US and Europe arrested and charged The Guardian Kataib Hezbollah Commander Accused of Planning Attacks on N.Y.C. The New York Times Iraqi militant leader ‘directed and urged’ attacks on Americans and Jews over Iran war, feds say CNN Terrorist commander accused of planning attacks across U.S., authorities say NBC News Office of Public Affairs | Iraqi National Arrested and Charged with Providing Material Support to Iranian-Backed Terrorist Organi
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EXCLUSIVE: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible CNN
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran The New York Times Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses NBC News Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled AP News Trump weighs military action against Iran with ceasefire "on life support" Axios Why Trump’s Pentagon wants to rebrand the Iran war The Independent
Live Updates: Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans at all" as Trump says "we control" the Strait of Hormuz CBS News Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait Yahoo Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US AP News Iran has ‘no trust’ in the U.S., will negotiate only if it is serious, Araghchi says NBC News Araghchi: Iran doubts US ‘seriousness’ about talks amid nuclear deadlock Al Jazeera
Trump’s ‘Learning Curve’ on China Ends With Conciliation at Summit The New York Times Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan Al Jazeera Five Takeaways From the Trump-Xi Summit WSJ In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi’s goal — equal footing with U.S. The Washington Post Trump leaves China with breakthroughs — and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights Fox News
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of directing and urging others to attack American and Israeli interests. Prosecutors say he is a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties to Iran.
Commander of Iraqi Militia Accused of Plotting Attacks on Jewish Sites in U.S. The New York Times Man accused of planning terrorist attack on New York City synagogue to appear in court, authorities say NBC News Iraqi national charged with coordinating terror attacks that aimed to stop Iran war ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Iran-Linked Militant Plotted Attacks in US and Europe, DOJ Says Bloomberg.com Iraqi national with suspected ties to Hezbollah wanted to bomb NY synagogu
‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war The Guardian Iran's Asghar Farhadi bends his own cinematic rules in Cannes entry 'Parallel Tales' Reuters ‘Parallel Tales’ Review: Asghar Farhadi’s Dire Kieślowski Adaptation Turns ‘A Short Film About Love’ Into a Long Film About Nothing IndieWire Asghar Farhadi, Isabelle Huppert's Parallel Tales Scores Cannes Ovation Variety Cannes: ‘Parallel Tales,’ Iranian Master Asghar Farhadi’s Co
Chancellor says he no longer views US as land of opportunity amid ‘deeply polarising’ social climate Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, already embroiled in a row with Donald Trump over the Iran war, has said he would not advise his children to study or work in the US in the current climate. Speaking to a conference of young Catholics in Würzburg, the conservative leader, viewed by many as a transatlanticist, said he no longer saw the US as the land of opportunity. Continue reading...
Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting ships Oman has been caught in geopolitical crossfire after Iran said it was coordinating with Muscat over the future management of the strait of Hormuz, including Tehran’s plans – opposed by the US – for fees to be paid by commercial shipping to a new Iranian government agency. The Omani exclave of Musandam lies to the south of the contested waterway, which normally carries a fifth of th
In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi’s goal — equal footing with U.S. The Washington Post Five Takeaways From the Trump-Xi Summit WSJ Xi’s warning at ‘pomp-filled’ summit The Week Trump wraps widely-watched trip to China, departing on Air Force One after high-stakes Xi meeting Fox News Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit AP News
In China summit, Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as nations try to stabilize relationship CBS News Trump reveals Xi’s stance on arming Iran as Hormuz tensions rattle markets Fox News Trump says Xi offered help on Iran — But how far is Beijing willing to go? CNBC Trump said he didn’t ask Xi ‘for any favors’ on Iran The Hill Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon Reuters
Live Updates: Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans at all" as Trump says "we control" the Strait of Hormuz CBS News Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses NBC News U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn The New York Times Trump weighs military action against Iran with ceasefire "on life support" Axios Why Trump’s Pentagon wants to rebrand the Iran war The Independent
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