IRIA | IRIA News

Comments Off on UN inquiry report declares Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide, holds government responsible 0

UN inquiry report declares Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide, holds government responsible
Middle East, News September 17, 2025 , by IRIA
A United Nations inquiry has concluded that Israel’s war on Gaza amounts to genocide, directly holding the Israeli state and top leaders accountable. UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory report found Israel responsible for committing genocide.
Comments Off on GCC to activate defense mechanism as Doha Summit condemns Israeli strike on Qatar 0

GCC to activate defense mechanism as Doha Summit condemns Israeli strike on Qatar
Middle East, News, US September 16, 2025 , by IRIA
Arab and Islamic leaders gathered in Doha for an emergency summit to respond to Israel’s recent air strike in the Qatari capital. The strike, which targeted Hamas leaders and their families on September 9, killed six people and provoked outrage across the region.
Comments Off on United States delivers third batch of 38 Abrams tanks to Poland 0

United States delivers third batch of 38 Abrams tanks to Poland
Europe, News September 16, 2025 , by IRIA
Poland has received 38 new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States, marking the largest single shipment so far under the foreign military sales agreement signed in 2022.
Comments Off on Australia to spend $8 billion on nuclear submarine shipyard 0

Australia to spend $8 billion on nuclear submarine shipyard
Asia-Pacific, News September 15, 2025 , by IRIA
The Australian government announced on September 14, 2025, that it will spend $8 billion to upgrade shipyard facilities for its future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. The investment will be spread over a decade to transform the Henderson Defense Precinct near Perth, Western Australia, into a hub for shipbuilding and maintenance.
Comments Off on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Israel as tensions rise after Qatar attack 0

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Israel as tensions rise after Qatar attack
Middle East, News, US September 15, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on September 14, 2025, as the country intensified its assault on Gaza City, flattening residential towers and forcing mass displacement. Rubio’s visit comes days after Israel’s strike on Hamas officials in Qatar, a move that has strained Washington’s efforts to secure a ceasefire.
Comments Off on Denmark selects European-made missile defense system over US Patriot in $9.1 billion deal 0

Denmark selects European-made missile defense system over US Patriot in $9.1 billion deal
Europe, News September 14, 2025 , by IRIA
Denmark has announced one of its largest defense procurement deals, acquiring the French-Italian SAMP/T system for 58 billion kroner ($9.1 billion) as part of a major expansion of its ground-based air defenses, becoming the first EU export customer for the system.
Comments Off on NATO launches ‘Eastern Sentry’ operation after Russian drones violate Polish airspace 0

NATO launches ‘Eastern Sentry’ operation after Russian drones violate Polish airspace
Europe, News September 13, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO has announced a new operation to reinforce its eastern defenses following a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace earlier this week. Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus Grynkewich unveiled the “Eastern Sentry,” initiative at a joint press conference.
Comments Off on Turkiye awards $1.9 billion contract to Aselsan for air defense systems as part of Steel Dome project 0

Turkiye awards $1.9 billion contract to Aselsan for air defense systems as part of Steel Dome project
Europe, Middle East, News September 13, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkey’s leading defense electronics company, ASELSAN, has signed a $1.9 billion contract with the country’s Secretariat of Defense Industries (SSB) to provide the armed forces with advanced air defense systems.
Comments Off on Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US eases sanctions in rare diplomatic breakthrough 0

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US eases sanctions in rare diplomatic breakthrough
Europe, News, US September 12, 2025 , by IRIA
Belarus freed 52 political prisoners on September 11, 2025, in largest mass release in years, after direct mediation from the United States. The freed detainees, many of whom had been jailed for opposition activity, journalism, or human rights work, crossed the border into Lithuania with the support of a U.S. delegation.
Comments Off on US and Japan begin joint exercises with advanced missile systems criticized by China as regional threat 0

US and Japan begin joint exercises with advanced missile systems criticized by China as regional threat
Asia-Pacific, News, US September 12, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States and Japan launched two weeks of joint military exercises on September 11, 2025, bringing together 14,000 Japanese troops and 5,200 American soldiers. For the first time, the drills include advanced U.S. missile systems alongside Japan’s newly upgraded long-range weapons.