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  Comments Off on US redirects Swiss F-35 funds to Patriot air defense system despite payment freeze 0

  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.
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  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.
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  Comments Off on Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, issues five conditions to end war 0

  Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, issues five conditions to end war

  Middle East, News March 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran has rejected a reported U.S. proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, calling it “excessive” and laying out its own conditions for a ceasefire, according to statements carried by state media.
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  Comments Off on Belarusian President Lukashenko visits North Korea for first time to deepen strategic ties 0

  Belarusian President Lukashenko visits North Korea for first time to deepen strategic ties

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News March 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang on March 25, 2026, for his first official visit to North Korea, signaling a significant step toward closer political and economic cooperation between the two countries, which are increasingly aligned with Russia.
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  Comments Off on France and Canada warn Israel against Lebanon offensive as humanitarian crisis deepens 0

  France and Canada warn Israel against Lebanon offensive as humanitarian crisis deepens

  Europe, Middle East, News March 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  France and Canada have issued strong warnings to Israel against launching a ground offensive in southern Lebanon, as concerns grow over a worsening humanitarian crisis and the risk of a broader regional conflict.
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  Comments Off on US Army receives first crewless autonomous Black Hawk helicopter 0

  US Army receives first crewless autonomous Black Hawk helicopter

  News, US March 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army received the delivery of its first Black Hawk helicopter equipped with advanced autonomy systems. The aircraft, designated the H-60Mx, is designed to operate with a reduced crew or fly entirely without a human pilot.
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  Comments Off on Colombian military aircraft crash kills at least 66 people, injures dozens 0

  Colombian military aircraft crash kills at least 66 people, injures dozens

  Americas, News March 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  A military transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in southern Colombia on March 23, 2026, killing at least 66 people and leaving dozens injured in one of the country’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent years.
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  Comments Off on Trump signals possible Iran deal as war enters fourth week 0

  Trump signals possible Iran deal as war enters fourth week

  Middle East, News March 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington is in contact with a “respected” Iranian figure, suggesting a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the ongoing war. His remarks signaled a notable shift after days of escalating threats between the United States and Iran.
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  Comments Off on Iran threatens to destroy regional energy infrastructure if US attacks its energy sites 0

  Iran threatens to destroy regional energy infrastructure if US attacks its energy sites

  Middle East, News, US March 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran has issued a stark warning that it could target power plants and critical infrastructure across the Middle East if the U.S. attacks its power plants. The tensions escalated further as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for the Strait of Hormuz approaches.

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