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Local Editor Iran launched the mass production of a fourth-generation all-indigenous interceptor jet in a major step toward the renovation of its Air Force. The event witnessed the Islamic Republic’s Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami presiding over a ceremony to inaugurate the production line of the Kowsar fighter jet at …

This picture shows KAI T-50 Golden Eagle fighter jets, recently received from South Korea, being offloaded from a vessel in Iraq on October 28, 2018. (Photo by Iraqi Air Force) The Iraqi military has received a new batch of South Korean KAI T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic advanced trainers and light combat aircraft …

After more than three years of the US-Saudi-UAE aggression on Yemen, the curse of Yemeni ballistic missiles continues to haunt the enemies. They stand helpless trying to destroy or limit the missiles launch and development capabilities. Even US most advanced Patriot missile defense system was neutralized and no longer effective …

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said that Kosar fighter/trainer jets will be soon delivered to the Air Force of Iran’s Army. Preliminary stages of ‘Kosar’ jet mass production line has been completed and it will soon be inaugurated, he told reporters Wednesday on the sideline …

The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, urged the Saudi-led coalition to stop airstrikes in heavily populated Yemen, shortly after War Secretary Jim Mattis said a that long-lasting ceasefire is the only possible solution. “Time is now for the cessation of hostilities, including missile and UAV strikes from Houthi-controlled areas …

Local Editor Syria condemned the “illegal elections” being held by “Israel” for the first time in the occupied Golan Heights, as an attempt to assimilate the Druze minority, who for their part have largely refused to take part in the polls. Members of the Druze community residing under “Israeli” occupation …

Local Editor Iranian President Hassan Rouhani assured the Iranian nation of the government’s resolve to stand up to US threats. He also emphasized that his team will do all in its power to resolve the economic problems caused by American pressure. “November 4 this year translates into a new instance …

New Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi says Baghdad will prioritize its own interests and independence when it comes to implementing unilateral US sanctions on Iran. “We want to secure Iraq from any interference in issues, affairs of other countries, whether it’s a neighboring country or it’s any other country in the world,” Abdul-Mahdi …

At least 19 people have been killed and 10 others wounded by the Saudi air strikes on Yemen’s western city of Bayt al Faqih located in the vicinity of the port city of Al Hudaydah on Wednesday, local media reported. AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): At least 19 people have been killed …

Belgian university lecturer and senior executive of one of Belgium’s main trade unions, Robrecht Vanderbeeken, reported that “Israel” poisons Palestinians and kills their children for their organs. Vanderbeeken’s column, repeating charges vehemently rejected by “Israel”, was published in August on the left-wing news site De Wereld Morgen. This week, the …