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Iran starts navy drills in HormuzIran has started six days of naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, the official IRNA news agency reported, manoeuvres aimed at showcasing its military capabilities in what is a vital oil and gas shipping route. Naval commander Hab More… |
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Iran plans navy drill in HormuzIran will begin six days of naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz at the end of this week, an Iranian naval commander said on Tuesday, an exercise meant to showcase its military capabilities in what is a vital oil and gas shippi More… |
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Iran boosts naval presence over disputed islandsIran will increase its naval presence in the Gulf to strengthen its authority over three islands - near the oil shipping routes at the mouth of the strategic Strait of Hormuz - which the UAE says are its territory, Tehran said. Th More… |
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Syria crisis spillover 'likely after Turk jet attack'Syria's downing of a Turkish plane marks a serious escalation of the Syrian crisis, which risks spilling over into neighbouring countries, Iraq warned on Saturday as Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan prepared for a second security meeting More… |
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Syria downs Turkish jet, Ankara to act decisivelySyria shot down a Turkish warplane over the Mediterranean on Friday and Ankara warned it would respond decisively to the incident that threatened to open a new international dimension in the 16-month revolt against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad More… |
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Iran to build more ships, boost naval presenceThe Iranian navy has announced plans to build more warships and increase its presence in international waters at a time of growing tension in the Middle East over Tehran's nuclear programme. Navy commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari s More… |
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Iran to show naval might in GulfIran will on Saturday start naval exercises in a region crucial for global oil supplies, state TV said, raising concern about a possible closure of the world's No 1 shipping route for crude. Iran aims to flaunt its military might during th More… |
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Saudi arms purchases from US to total $90bnSaudi Arabia plans to raise its arms purchases from the United States to $90 billion from the $60 billion announced last year, as the kingdom seeks to upgrade it navy, diplomats in the Gulf said this week. Last year, US officials said Riya More… |
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Kuwait navy to help BahrainKuwait's navy plans to head to Bahrain soon to protect the island nation's waters, Kuwait's ambassador to Bahrain was quoted as saying on Thursday. On Monday, Bahrain asked for support under a Gulf defence pact after wee More… |
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N Korea calls for end to hostility with SouthNorth Korea on Saturday called for an end to confrontation with the South, urging dialogue after one of the most violent years on the divided peninsula since the 1950-53 Korean War. Tension between the rival Koreas has risen sharply after& More… |
