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  Comments Off on Iran and Oman hold first Joint Hormuz Committee meeting as US-Iran talks face uncertainty 0

  Iran and Oman hold first Joint Hormuz Committee meeting as US-Iran talks face uncertainty

  Middle East, News June 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran and Oman held the first meeting of the Joint Hormuz Committee in Muscat on June 29, 2026, marking a new step in discussions over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz as uncertainty continues over possible renewed negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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  Comments Off on Poland signs $4.8 billion deal with Saab for three A26 submarines to strengthen Baltic security 0

  Poland signs $4.8 billion deal with Saab for three A26 submarines to strengthen Baltic security

  Europe, News June 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  Poland has signed a $4.8 billion agreement with Swedish defense company Saab to acquire three advanced A26 submarines, marking one of the country's largest naval modernization projects as it strengthens security in the Baltic Sea.
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  Comments Off on Pakistan launches airstrikes and ground operations in Afghanistan after deadly Karachi attack 0

  Pakistan launches airstrikes and ground operations in Afghanistan after deadly Karachi attack

  Asia-Pacific, News June 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  Pakistan launched coordinated airstrikes and ground operations along its border with Afghanistan on June 29, 2026, saying it killed at least 29 militants in retaliation for a series of deadly attacks inside the country, including an assault on the Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi that claimed the lives of three soldiers.
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  Comments Off on South Korea, Japan defense ministers agree to expand security cooperation, reaffirm denuclearization goal 0

  South Korea, Japan defense ministers agree to expand security cooperation, reaffirm denuclearization goal

  Asia-Pacific, News June 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met in Seoul on June 28, 2026, and agreed to deepen defense cooperation, expand military exchanges, and strengthen coordination with the United States amid growing security challenges in the region.
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  Comments Off on US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire agreement 0

  US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire agreement

  Middle East, News, US June 28, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Iran exchanged a new round of military strikes on June 27, 2026, marking a serious escalation since the two countries signed a Pakistan-brokered memorandum of understanding earlier this month aimed at ending months of conflict.
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  Comments Off on Putin and Lukashenko hold talks in Russia as Belarus-Ukraine tensions continue to rise 0

  Putin and Lukashenko hold talks in Russia as Belarus-Ukraine tensions continue to rise

  Europe, News June 28, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks on June 26, 2026, at Putin's residence in Valdai, northwestern Russia, as tensions between Belarus and Ukraine continue to grow.
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  Comments Off on Romania strengthens naval combat capabilities with first Hisar-class corvette from Turkiye 0

  Romania strengthens naval combat capabilities with first Hisar-class corvette from Turkiye

  Europe, News June 27, 2026 , by IRIA

  Romania has officially received its first naval combat vessel in more than 30 years, marking a major step in the country's naval modernization efforts and strengthening defense cooperation with Turkiye as both NATO allies seek to enhance security in the Black Sea.
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  Comments Off on Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered framework agreement as first step toward de-escalation 0

  Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered framework agreement as first step toward de-escalation

  Middle East, News, US June 27, 2026 , by IRIA

  Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-brokered framework agreement on June 26, 2026, aimed at reducing tensions along their shared border and creating a pathway toward restoring stability in southern Lebanon.
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  Comments Off on EU releases first $3.6 billion loan tranche to support Ukraine’s recovery and defense 0

  EU releases first $3.6 billion loan tranche to support Ukraine’s recovery and defense

  Europe, News June 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Union has disbursed the first $3.6 billion tranche of a new $90 billion support loan for Ukraine, marking the beginning of a major two-year financial assistance package aimed at helping Kyiv sustain its economy, strengthen its defense capabilities, and support post-war recovery efforts.
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  Comments Off on US awards Lockheed Martin $35 billion contract to expand THAAD missile interceptor production 0

  US awards Lockheed Martin $35 billion contract to expand THAAD missile interceptor production

  News, US June 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  Lockheed Martin has received a U.S. government contract worth up to $35 billion over seven years to significantly increase production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, marking one of the largest missile defense procurement awards in recent years.

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