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UK deploys Rapid Sentry counter-drone system to Kuwait after Iranian attacks on oil fields
Europe, Middle East, News April 5, 2026 , by IRIA
The Royal Air Force has deployed a counter-drone defense system to Kuwait following a drone attack targeting a major oil refinery. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned what he described as a “reckless” escalation in regional tensions.
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Iran shoots down US fighter jet, search continues for missing crew
Middle East, News, US April 4, 2026 , by IRIA
A United States F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over Iran on April 3, 2026. U.S. officials confirmed that the aircraft was brought down during ongoing combat operations.
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Russian President Putin warns Armenia over increasing ties with EU
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 4, 2026 , by IRIA
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin issued a blunt warning to Armenia during a rare and tense public exchange at the Kremlin, telling Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Yerevan cannot simultaneously pursue integration with both the European Union and a Moscow-led economic bloc.
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GCC chief calls on UN Security Council to halt Iranian attacks on Gulf states and secure maritime routes
Middle East, News April 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take urgent action to stop ongoing Iranian attacks across the Gulf region, warning that the situation poses a serious threat to international peace, energy security, and global trade.
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US approves $3.16 billion sale of 450 next-generation AIM-260 missiles to Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a $3.16 billion sale of up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles (JATM) to Australia, marking a major deal in strengthening allied air combat capabilities and potentially making Canberra the first foreign operator of the highly classified next-generation weapon.
Comments Off on Iran denies Trump’s ceasefire claim as war escalates and Strait of Hormuz remains closed 0

Iran denies Trump’s ceasefire claim as war escalates and Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Middle East, News, US April 2, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has rejected claims by United States President Donald Trump that its leadership has requested a ceasefire, as fighting between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to intensify, and tensions rise across the region.
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China and Pakistan announce five-point plan to push Middle East ceasefire
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 2, 2026 , by IRIA
China and Pakistan have jointly announced a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and wider Middle East, as the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to escalate into its second month.
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US defense chief says coming days will be decisive in Iran war
Middle East, News, US April 1, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said that the U.S. military campaign against Iran will continue, with a warning that the coming days could be decisive in shaping the outcome of the conflict.
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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.