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(MENAFN) Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as the country’s new defense minister on Sunday, completing the appointment following a review of his qualifications and proposed agenda for the ministry.

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(MENAFN) Iran’s parliament confirmed Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defense minister on Sunday, a state broadcaster reported, installing a sanctioned missile-industry veteran at the head of the military’s weapons apparatus.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

13 of 57 containers of additional ULVAC magnet production equipment arrived in Pohang today, beginning EM&T’s ten-fold expansion to approximately 10,000 metric tons of annual non-China capacity Expansion positions EM&T to meet the January 1, 2027...

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(MENAFN) Escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia are placing Pakistan in a difficult position as it seeks to uphold its security commitments to Riyadh without undermining its relations with neighboring Iran, analysts say. Islamabad must...

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(MENAFN) A senior Iranian security official has accused the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), Adm. Brad Cooper, of overseeing alleged oil-smuggling operations through the Strait of Hormuz with support from the United Arab Emirates military....

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(MENAFN) A senior Iranian security official has accused the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM) of running oil-smuggling operations in the Strait of Hormuz with help from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) military.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

HARRISONBURG, Va., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the campaign for control of Congress is raising important questions about President Donald Trump’s influence, voter behavior and the political forces...

EIN Presswire

How These Five Companies Are Supporting Efficiency and Reliability in Wire Production CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dongtai, Jiangsu, China — October 13, 2026 Five established Chinese manufacturers...

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(MENAFN) Iran warned Tuesday that any renewed attack by the US or Israel would trigger a stronger response, saying it has already prepared potential targets for retaliation and substantially expanded its military production capabilities.

EIN Presswire

Attackers stole at least 1 GB of gov. data from Kurdistan Region of Iraq and compromised a high-profile Israeli individual associated with the security sector TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dream today released new...

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(MENAFN) At least 81 American warplanes, helicopters and drones have been lost or damaged in the military campaign against Iran, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

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(MENAFN) At least 81 US fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and uncrewed aircraft are lost or damaged during military operations against Iran, according to a congressional report.

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(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday, focusing on regional peace and security.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Sanctions Target Iran’s Remaining Illicit Fleet and its Global Support Network WASHINGTON—Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is targeting the remnants of Iran’s shadow fleet: the aging network of...

DVIDS - Georgia

WASHINGTON — The Army will play a pivotal role in the success of the joint force with its ability to dominate and project power from land, the service’s top uniformed leader said. “The geometry of the battle space has evolved, but that … does not...

EIN Presswire

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As shifting alliances, regional conflict and geopolitical uncertainty continue to dominate headlines from the Middle East, retired aerospace engineer Mark Davidson believes...

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(MENAFN) Iraq on Friday announced a deal letting Iranian airlines run up to 40 daily flights to and from Najaf International Airport, excluding Mahan Air, an Iraqi news agency reported.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Actions Target Iran’s Automotive, Rail, Manufacturing, and Steel Networks WASHINGTON—Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is targeting some of the last significant elements of Iran’s failing industrial...

EIN Presswire

With Special Foreword By Gen. (Ret) Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., USMC WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has published a new study titled "Iran And Its Proxies Use...

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(MENAFN) Washington targeted an alleged Iranian weapons-buying network on Tuesday, as the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and entities spread across multiple jurisdictions.