Day: May 20, 2023

Why does Iran want to send a navy flotilla to Antarctica? – analysis

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Iran says that it could achieve direct access to the polar region and therefore claim “sovereignty” in that area. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: MAY 20, 2023 13:38 A missile is launched during an exercise of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023 (photo […]

Russia says F-16 supplies to Ukraine would carry ‘colossal’ risks for West

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US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders on Friday that Washington supports joint allied training programs for Ukrainian pilots on F-16s, senior US officials said. By REUTERS Published: MAY 20, 2023 12:27 Updated: MAY 20, 2023 12:38 A US Air Force F-16 jet fighter takes off from an airbase during CRUZEX multinational air exercise in Natal (photo credit: […]

President Biden to allow Ukrainian pilots to be trained on American-made F-16 fighter jets

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U.S. Will Support F-16 Training for Ukraine The decision comes amid pressure from some European allies to allow Ukraine to obtain the advanced fighter jets, and as President Zelensky is expected to attend a G7 meeting in Japan. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine landed in Japan on Saturday to meet with leaders of the world’s […]

Kuwait condemns Israel’s ‘storming of al-Aqsa mosque’ on Jerusalem Day

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By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MAY 20, 2023 10:01 Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned on Friday the “storming of the al-Aqsa mosque” by Israeli forces and MKs as part of the Jerusalem Day flag march on Thursday. The ministry called for action by the international community and noted its “responsibilities to stop these continuous Israeli violations, respecting the sanctity of […]

Erdoğan: I have a ‘special relationship’ with Putin — and it’s only growing

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‘Russia and Turkey need each other in every field possible,’ says Turkish president. In a speech, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan described Vladimir Putin as a “dear friend” | Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images Gabriel Gavin May 19, 2023 4:38 pm CET Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ♥ Vladimir Putin. Turkey will defy pressure from the West and continue to strengthen […]

Iran Guards chief threatens ‘final blow’ against US over 2020 killing of Soleimani

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Iran Guards chief threatens ‘final blow’ against US over 2020 killing of Soleimani Head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps vows to drive US from Middle East, the latest in a series of threats following the assassination of the top general 3 years ago By ToI Staff Today, 6:10 am   An Iranian military commander […]

Saudi Crown Prince: We will assist in helping the Palestinians establish a state

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Amid reports of push for normalization with Israel, Saudi Crown Prince stresses importance of “Palestinian issue”. Elad Benari, Canada   May 19, 2023, 9:15 PM (GMT+3)   Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday once again stressed the importance the kingdom places on a Palestinian state. Speaking at the Arab League summit taking place […]

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

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The move follows Iran’s recent seizure of two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf. Elad Benari, CanadaMay 20, 2023, 2:15 AM (GMT+3) The Mideast-based commanders of the US, British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, The Associated Press reported. The move follows Iran’s recent seizure of two […]