Tag: Nuclear

Iran claims that the upgraded version of a short-range ballistic missile uses a new guidance system, increasing their capability to hit both land and naval targets (photo: AFP)

Politics Region

Iran claims testing of new short-range missiles

Defence minister: "These capabilities are defensive and would only be used against…

August 4, 2012

Sanctions led by the US and the EU are meant to deter Iran from advancing its nuclear programme further

Fresh sanction on Iran

The new US sanctions on Iran compound sanctions that are already crushing…

July 31, 2012

United States President Barack Obama signs the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act in the White House in Washington, DC (photo: AFP /Mandel Ngan)

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US, Israel in war of words with Iran

Rumours of a contingency plan for war are being circulated

July 29, 2012