Tehran, July 18 (IANS) A top Iranian military adviser warned that if the United States continues the war against Iran for another two to three days, the country will enter an “offensive and destructive” phase.Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said in an interview with state-run IRIB TV that the policy of “both war and negotiation” has ended, adding that if US attacks continue, Iran’s armed forces will no longer limit themselves to retaliatory strikes, and…
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Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced nearly $10 billion in new investments in the country’s defence industrial base in Pennsylvania, saying the projects would create more than 4,000 jobs and strengthen America’s military manufacturing amid growing global security challenges. Speaking at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit hosted by Senator Dave McCormick on Wednesday (local time), Trump said the investments would support the construction of ships, submari…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The reported detention of a California resident — claiming to have earlier served the US Navy — while attempting to cross into Nepal this month without travel documents comes four months since the arrest of an alleged American trainer in military warfare and six Ukrainian nationals point out the vulnerability and uncharted agendas in this part of the world. In another unconnected incident, the mysterious death of Terrence Arvelle Jackson, a serving officer of the US A…
Ulaanbaatar, July 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump does not appear to rule out the possibility of having US military ships he asked South Korea to build constructed in the Northeast Asian country, a presidential official said on Thursday. The presidential official made the remarks at a press conference in Ulaanbaatar, where he was accompanying President Lee Jae Myung on a three-day state visit to Mongolia, in response to a reporter’s question about Trump’s recent request that South Korea build…
Washington, July 4 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance used America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday to push back against what he called a “two-dimensional” view of the country, urging Americans to reject narratives centred only on the nation’s failures and instead embrace a shared history of achievement and unity. Aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbour during the US Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration, Vance said the country’s history should be understood through the colle…
Washington, July 4 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday used the 250th anniversary celebration of the US Navy to deliver a sweeping tribute to American history, military service and national unity, urging Americans to embrace what he called the country’s shared legacy while rejecting narratives focused solely on its flaws.Speaking aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbor, Vance addressed sailors, Marines, Coast Guard personnel, veterans, Gold Star families and international naval rep…
Washington, July 5 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday praised American sailors for restoring the venue of the US Navy’s 250th anniversary celebrations within hours after severe weather damaged preparations overnight, calling their efforts another example of the dedication and professionalism of the country’s armed forces.Speaking aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbor, Vance revealed that the celebration almost faced major disruption after a storm struck the venue on the eve of t…
Washington, July 1 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini on Wednesday departed for New York to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events, reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime partnership and reflecting its enduring seafaring heritage. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Indian Navy said, “Next stop New York!’ Lokayan26 – Strengthening Maritime Ties. Carrying forward the timeless spirit of seafaring and India’s rich maritime heritage, INS Sudarsh…
Washington, June 28 (IANS) The United States carried out additional military strikes against multiple Iranian targets on Saturday after Tehran allegedly launched another drone attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).The latest action came a day after US forces conducted retaliatory strikes following what Washington described as an Iranian attack on the commercial vessel M/V Ever Lovely. US officials said Iran was given an opportunity…
Washington, June 24 (IANS) The Pentagon’s flagship F-35 fighter jet programme is facing growing pressure to improve readiness and sustainment as the fleet expands rapidly across the United States and allied nations, a senior defence official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Appearing before the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, Lieutenant General Gregory Masiello, Programme Executive Officer of the F-35 Joint Programme Office, described the aircraft as the “cornerstone” of US and allied ai…