Gulf states intercept Iranian missiles and drones: Pentagon

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:57 PM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Several Gulf nations have joined defensive operations against Iranian missile and drone attacks as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East expands, senior US military officials said on Tuesday, highlighting the growing regional response to Tehran's strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.

China seizes 'military vacuum' in Africa following Western retreat

IANS | March 4, 2026 5:43 PM

Naypyidaw, March 4 (IANS) China's growing military footprint in Africa now extends beyond nations that have distanced themselves from Paris, with Senegal and Ghana, long aligned with France and Western security partners, having stepped up acquisitions of Chinese defence systems.

Three US jets downed in Kuwait, friendly fire: CENTCOM​

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:33 PM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait in what American military officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident, with all six aircrew safely recovered.​

US split over Iran strike, killing of Ayatollah Khamenei

IANS | March 1, 2026 10:01 PM

Washington, March 1 (IANS) The United States' political establishment was sharply divided on Sunday over President Donald Trump's decision to strike Iran and the reported killing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with senior lawmakers clashing over whether the action was a necessary blow against a long-time adversary or, as one senator put it, “a war of choice”.