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  Comments Off on Iran signals willingness to dilute highly enriched uranium if sanctions are lifted 0

  Iran signals willingness to dilute highly enriched uranium if sanctions are lifted

  Middle East, News February 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran has said it could dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium if all sanctions against the country are lifted, signaling possible flexibility in renewed negotiations with the United States.
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  Comments Off on Germany signs IRIS-T missile contract with Diehl to replenish stocks and bolster air defense 0

  Germany signs IRIS-T missile contract with Diehl to replenish stocks and bolster air defense

  Europe, News February 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Germany has signed new contracts with Diehl Defense to procure guided missiles from the IRIS-T family for the German Armed Forces, covering both air-to-air and ground-based air defense requirements.
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  Comments Off on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party claims landslide victory in snap election 0

  Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party claims landslide victory in snap election

  Asia-Pacific, News February 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party has won a landslide victory in Japan’s general election, securing a supermajority in the powerful lower house of parliament. The result gives her government strong control over legislation and a clear political mandate for the coming years.
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  Comments Off on Denmark deploys F-35 jets alongside US and Canada for NORAD air defense missions in North Atlantic 0

  Denmark deploys F-35 jets alongside US and Canada for NORAD air defense missions in North Atlantic

  Europe, News, US February 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Danish F-35 fighter jets were deployed alongside U.S. and Canadian forces across the Arctic and the North Atlantic as part of Operation Noble Defender, an annual air defense exercise conducted by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
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  Comments Off on Spanish Navy deploys all five of its F-100 frigates in key NATO and allied operations 0

  Spanish Navy deploys all five of its F-100 frigates in key NATO and allied operations

  Europe, News February 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Spanish Navy has deployed all five of its F-100 Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates at the same time for NATO and allied operations, marking a rare operational milestone as the fleet operates simultaneously across multiple national and international missions.
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  Comments Off on Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman focused exclusively on nuclear issue 0

  Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman focused exclusively on nuclear issue

  Middle East, News, US February 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that indirect talks with the United States officials in Oman on February 6, 2026, were a “good start” that “can also have a good continuation.” The two sides have resumed nuclear diplomacy amid deep mistrust and regional tensions..
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  Comments Off on Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time 0

  Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time

  Europe, News February 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and more than 110 personnel to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland, marking the first time the country has led NATO’s Icelandic air policing mission since joining the alliance in March 2024.
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  Comments Off on US, EU and Japan plan minerals cooperation during Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington 0

  US, EU and Japan plan minerals cooperation during Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States unveiled a critical minerals partnership with the European Union and Japan during the Critical Minerals Ministerial gathering in Washington on February 4, 2026, to increase their economic and national security by jointly enhancing resilience in critical minerals supply chains.
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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine swap 314 prisoners after trilateral talks with US in UAE 0

  Russia and Ukraine swap 314 prisoners after trilateral talks with US in UAE

  Europe, News February 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war, 157 from each side, on February 5, 2026. The first such swap in five months come afte trilateral talks between American, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded in Abu Dhabi amid continued uncertainty over broader peace negotiations.
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  Comments Off on EU approves $106 billion loan to sustain Ukraine’s war effort through 2027 0

  EU approves $106 billion loan to sustain Ukraine’s war effort through 2027

  Europe, News February 5, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Union approved the legal framework on February 4, 2026, for a $106 billion (€90 billion) loan package for Ukraine, aimed at covering most of Kyiv’s financial and military needs in 2026 and 2027 as the war with Russia continues.

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