Iran navy official claims Sabalan Destroyer missile capabilities improve

Iran navy official claims Sabalan Destroyer missile capabilities improve

Iran’s Sabalan Destroyer has quadrupled its missile diversity and range as part of recent model evolutions, Tehran’s navy chief claimed in an interview with Iran’s semi-state official newspaper Tasnim News Agency on Sunday.  The Sabalan is now equipped with 16 anti-ship cruise missiles, the official claimed. The destroyer had previously reportedly been equipped with … Read more

Iran to allocate half of oil revenue to IRGC – report

Iran to allocate half of oil revenue to IRGC – report

Iran’s upcoming budget plan reveals that more than half of the revenue from oil and gas exports will be allocated to the nation’s armed forces, according to a report by Iran International on Thursday. The government is expected to receive about €24 billion from these exports, which constitutes 37.5% of the total revenue generated, … Read more

US recognition of Iraq group as terror org is significant

US recognition of Iraq group as terror org is significant

The US Department of State designated an Iraqi-based terrorist group on June 17. “The Department of State today designated Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (HAAA) and HAAA Secretary General Haydar Muzhir Ma’lak al-Sa’idi as Specially Designated Global Terrorists,” the US said. This is important because it shows the US continues to be focused on the … Read more