Iran

One Dead in Rocket Attack on Iraq Base Hosting US Troops

At least 10 rockets hit a military base in western Iraq hosting US-led coalition troops on Wednesday, security sources said.

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One Militant Killed in US Bombing in Syria: Pentagon

The US Defense Department said one member of a pro-Iran militia was killed and two were injured in last week's bombing of a border station inside Syria.

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US Strikes ‘Iranian-Backed Militant’ Site in Syria: Pentagon

The US military struck facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran-backed armed groups Thursday, saying President Joe Biden's new administration was sending Tehran a message after recent rocket attacks on US troop locations in Iraq.

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Iran Police Arrest ‘Bomber’ Plotting Attacks in Tehran

Iranian police said they had arrested a man plotting bomb attacks in Tehran, calling him a "suicide bomber" linked to "opponents" of the Islamic republic.

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Saudi Arms Producer in Defense Venture With Lockheed Martin

Saudi Arabia's state arms producer signed an agreement Sunday with US contractor Lockheed Martin to form a joint venture, as Washington reviews weapons sales to the kingdom.

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US Seeks Fallback Saudi Bases in Case of Iran Tensions

The US military is looking for fallback bases in Saudi Arabia to prevent its troops deployed there from becoming obvious targets in the event of tensions with Iran, a senior US military official said. 

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Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

Iran's armed forces launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean designed to "enhance security" of maritime trade, state television reported.

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Iran to Unveil Homegrown Kaman-22 Armed Drone This Month

Iran is scheduled to unveil its homegrown Kaman-22 armed drone this month, said the Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force last week.

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Iran’s Rouhani Rules Out Changes to Nuclear Deal

President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday ruled out changes to Iran's nuclear accord with world powers and dismissed calls to broaden the terms of the deal and include regional countries.

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Iran Launches New Satellite-Carrying Rocket

Iran's defense ministry on Monday said it has test-launched a new satellite carrier with its "most powerful" solid-fuel engine to date, state TV reported.

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