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Japan equips naval destroyer with Tomahawk cruise missile capability
Asia-Pacific, News April 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has integrated Tomahawk cruise missile firing capability into its destroyer JS Chokai, marking a major step in strengthening its long-range strike power. Live-fire training is scheduled for August.
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not opened
Middle East, News, US March 31, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran’s energy infrastructure could be destroyed if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as fighting across the region continues to intensify.
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Syrian President Al Sharaa visits Germany to restore ties and discuss return of refugees
Europe, Middle East, News March 31, 2026 , by IRIA
Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa visited Germany on March 30, 2026, to officially restore bilateral partnership, with both sides announcing plans to work together on rebuilding Syria and facilitating the return of refugees.
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Pakistan hosts foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt to discuss ways to end Iran war
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan convened a high-level diplomatic meeting on March 29, 2026, hosting foreign ministers from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to address the escalating conflict in the Middle East and discuss “possible ways to bring an early and permanent end to the ‌war”.
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Millions rally across US against Trump’s Iran war and immigration policies in ‘No Kings’ protests
News, US March 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Demonstrators decrying U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation efforts, the ongoing war in Iran, and rising living costs marched across the U.S., on March 28, 2026, in the third nationwide wave of “No Kings” protests.
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Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran war with first strike on Israel, widening Middle East conflict
Middle East, News March 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Yemen’s Houthis have officially entered the Middle East conflict, claiming responsibility for a missile strike on Israel - their first attack since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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Qatari Prime Minister visits US to hold high-level talks as Iran war intensifies
Middle East, News, US March 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Qatar’s prime minister held high-level talks in Washington on March 27, 2026, with senior United States officials, focusing on defense cooperation and global energy security as the ongoing war involving Iran continues to destabilize the Gulf region.
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US redirects Swiss F-35 funds to Patriot air defense system despite payment freeze
Europe, News, US March 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has redirected Swiss payments originally allocated for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program to fund the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system, despite Switzerland’s decision to freeze payments related to the Patriot program.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia to offer drone warfare expertise
Europe, Middle East, News March 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on March 26, 2026, in an effort to strengthen and expand Kyiv’s security partnership in the Gulf as Ukraine’s war with Russia continues.
Comments Off on US Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases drug possession rules to boost recruitment 0

US Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases drug possession rules to boost recruitment
News, US March 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States Army has raised its maximum enlistment age to 42 from 35, marking a significant shift in recruitment policy as it seeks to expand its pool of eligible candidates and modernize its staffing approach.