WASHINGTON, US- The United States placed sanctions on Tuesday on several Chinese and Hong Kong firms it said were supplying Iran's ballistic missile program. The US Treasury said the Chinese companies shipped centrifuges for producing fuels, non-ferrous metals with potential military use, electronics and gyroscopes to already-sanctioned Iranian government bodies and...
Iran tests rocket capable of sending satellites into space
Three months after launching a satellite with the help of Russia, Iran has announced the successful test flight of a rocket capable of propelling satellites into space. While countries like the US have voiced concern that it could boost Iran's ballistic missile technology, Iran insists that such launches are for...Israeli fire likely killed Abu Akleh but it may not be intentional: US
Palestinians reject the findings. A senior Palestinian Authority official said "we will not allow attempts to conceal the truth or to have shy references in pointing the finger of accusation (at) Israel".
North Korea fires submarine-launched ballistic missile
North Korea fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile Saturday, Seoul said, its second missile launch in three days, after the United States warned Pyongyang could be preparing for a nuclear test.
Iran reacts with fury over imposition of new US sanctions
Iran criticized the United States for imposing new sanctions on the Islamic republic, saying it shows the Americans harbor bad intentions towards its people.
Iran launches military satellite into orbit for reconnaissance
Iran announced Tuesday it had successfully placed a military satellite in orbit, as talks on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers reach a critical stage. Iran successfully put its first military satellite into orbit in April 2020, drawing a sharp rebuke from Washington.
Iran Guards unveil missile said to put Israel within reach
The missile has a range of 1,450 kilometers (about 900 miles), runs on solid fuel, and is capable of penetrating anti-missile systems. It was unveiled during a visit to a surface-to-surface missile base of the Guards' air force, with the chief of the aerospace department Amirali Hajizadeh present.
GCC condemns Iran for interfering in affairs of other nations
GCC demands Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and its support for militias must be included in ongoing talks in Vienna between Iran and five world powers
