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Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Middle East, News, US April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its ongoing military campaign against Iran, marking the first official cost estimate released by the Pentagon since the conflict began nearly two months ago.
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Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Asia-Pacific, News April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced a major expansion of its Army capabilities through a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.64 billion) investment in long-range strike systems and armored vehicles over the next decade, reinforcing its military posture amid evolving regional security challenges.
Comments Off on Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position 0

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position
Middle East, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gathered in Jeddah on April 28, 2026, for their first in-person summit since the outbreak of the United States-Israel war on Iran two months ago.
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German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Europe, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has awarded a major €1.04 billion ($1.2 billion) contract to Rheinmetall to expand and upgrade the Bundeswehr’s “Infantry Soldier of the Future-Enhanced System” (IdZ-ES), a central pillar of Germany’s battlefield digitization strategy.
Comments Off on Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth 0

Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
5 minute read Global military expenditure reached approximately $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year […]
Comments Off on Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Putin in Russia as US-Iran negotiations stall 0

Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Putin in Russia as US-Iran negotiations stall
Europe, Middle East, News April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on April 27, 2026, in St. Petersburg as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled and regional tensions continue to rise.
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Ukraine and Azerbaijan deepen security and economic ties as Zelenskyy meets Aliyev
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on April 25, 2026, in the city of Gabala, north Azerbaijan. The meeting focused on expanding defense and strategic ties between Baku and Kyiv.
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US Navy commissions USS Idaho (SSN 799), expanding Virginia-class attack submarine fleet
News, US April 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has formally commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN 799), a Virginia-class submarine, on April 25, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the service’s ongoing effort to modernize its undersea warfare capabilities and sustain its global maritime dominance.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister arrives in Oman after Pakistan visit amid regional diplomatic push
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat on April 25, 2026, as part of a three-country tour to discuss the latest regional developments and mediation efforts to end the Iran war after weeks of conflict
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Trump rushed to safety after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, suspect in custody
News, US April 26, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on April 26, 2026, after a heavily armed suspect opened fire and attempted to breach a security checkpoint at the venue.