4 killed in suicide bombing at US base in AfghanistanA suicide bomber dressed as a labourer blew himself up on Saturday at the largest American military base in Afghanistan, killing four Americans, said a report, citing Defence Secretary Ash Carter. Two members of the armed services More… |
Iran test-fires new land-to-sea missile in GulfIran test-fired a new land-to-sea ballistic missile in the Gulf, a senior official said on Tuesday, days before an annual ceremony meant to showcase its military muscle at a time of rising tension with the West over its nuclear activity. More… |
Iran threatens to hit US bases in GulfIran has warned the United States not to resort to military action against it, saying US bases in the region were vulnerable to the Islamic Republic's missiles, state media reported on Saturday. The comments by a senior Iranian military co More… |
US to expand Bahrain naval baseThe US Navy is planning a major expansion into Bahrain's old commercial port, reserving 70 acres to dock military ships at the Mina Salman port, which was decommissioned at the start of April. A spokesman for the US Navy base in Juffair to More… |