Day: September 28, 2020

Iran, Saudi Arabia have become China’s launchpads in the Mideast

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Faced with renewed pressure from the United States, which has attempted to disrupt Iran’s economic lifelines, Iran has reached out to China for support. By ATUL ANEJA SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 21:11  China has flagged Iran and Saudi Arabia as its bridgeheads for expanding its influence in Middle East, taking advantage of Tehran’s international isolation and […]

General says Iran able to target any flying object in the region

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September 28, 2020 – 15:50 TEHRAN — Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, commander of Iran’s Air Defense Force, has said Iran observes the sky in the region in addition to its own airspace, stating that his forces can detect and target any flying object in the region. “Today, in addition to observing our own country’s airspace, […]

Saudi Arabia says it busted terrorist cell trained by IRGC

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Cell members “received military and field training, including on how to make explosives, inside Revolutionary Guards sites in Iran” for several weeks in late 2017, he said. REUTERS SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 22:30 RIYADH – Saudi Arabia said on Monday it had taken down a terrorist cell this month that had received training from Iran’s Revolutionary […]

Iran unveils new ballistic missile with 700km range

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News Desk2020-09-27 BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the development of a new missile with a range of 700 km. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the Commander of the Revolutionary Guard, General Hossein Salami, stressed that his country will not stop producing what enhances its ability and […]

Is Israel holding secret peace talks with Syria?

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Is Israel holding secret peace talks with Syria? Growing number of Arab diplomats believe Damascus and Jerusalem are conducting secret negotiations, following signing of Abraham Accords. David Rosenberg , 27/09/20 1 Following the signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel and Bahrain and Israel and the United Arab Emirates, a growing number of Arab diplomats […]

Sudan reportedly requesting billions in aid in exchange for ties with Israel

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In talks with US officials, Khartoum asks for $3-4 billion in assistance as part of normalization package, New York Times reports By TOI staff and AFP 27 September 2020, 7:06 pm Sudanese officials reportedly requested $3 billion to $4 billion in aid in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel during negotiations with US officials. Sudan’s […]

PA starts steps towards international peace conference

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PA envoy to the UN says PA holding consultations with UN chief and some countries to prepare for international conference. Elad Benari, Canada , 28/09/20 The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Sunday started diplomatic steps to hold an international conference at the beginning of 2021 for the peace process with Israel, a senior official said, according […]