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29.04.2026 18:51 The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Defense says the United States is no longer in a position to dictate its policies to independent nations, adding that this reality has been demonstrated to the world through the resilience of the Iranian people and armed forces.

29.04.2026 18:51 The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has dealt a major blow to mercenary and traitorous elements of separatist terrorist groups in Kordestan province, confiscating weapons, combat equipment and satellite communication devices, authorities announced on Tuesday.

29.04.2026 18:51 QU Dongyu addresses FAO Council on implications for world food security and agriculture due to supply chain disruptions in the Gulf region

29.04.2026 18:51 Mediators in Pakistan are expecting to receive a second proposal from Iran to settle the conflict with the United States, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing sources close to the talks.

29.04.2026 18:51 The current pace of executions in Iran is appalling. The EU has a firm and principled opposition to the use of capital punishment in all cases and in all circumstances. The death penalty is incompatible with the inalienable right to life and the absolute prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment. It fails to act as deterrent to crime and makes miscarriages of justice irreversible. The EU urges Iranian authorities to pursue a consistent policy towards the abolition of the death penalty altogether.

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29.04.2026 18:51 The US Navy's blockade of Iranian ports, now in its third week, has stopped almost all of the country's maritime trade, including key oil exports. But it has also ratcheted up tensions between the two sides as they hold sporadic peace negotiations.

29.04.2026 18:51 Over 500 service members from the United States, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand successfully coordinated fires from land and air to defeat a simulated adversary attack as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 27.

29.04.2026 18:51 U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 and 22nd Naval Construction Regiment are enabling the next generation of maritime operations during Exercise Obangame Express 2026, constructing expeditionary infrastructure designed to support autonomous systems in the Gulf of Guinea.

29.04.2026 18:51 The Department of the Air Force approved a comprehensive strategy this month to aggressively recruit, train and retain top-tier artificial intelligence professionals, aiming to operationalize AI and maintain a decisive competitive advantage in an era of rapid technological change.

29.04.2026 18:51 On Tuesday , senior national officials for resilience met at the NATO headquarters to discuss progress in boosting resilience-related investments. Experts from all NATO Allies exchanged views and knowledge with the aim of better protecting our societies. To prepare the Alliance for future risks and threats, close cooperation between NATO, national militaries, and civilian authorities is essential. This cooperation helps strengthen resilience across all sectors.

29.04.2026 18:51 On Tuesday , NATO's Logistics Committee met at NATO Headquarters in Brussels to review the progress made in strengthening the Alliance's logistics for collective defence. Discussions focused on preparing and exercising reinforcement, Logistics Action Plan Implementation, delivering the necessary Host Nation Support, and ensuring effective logistics in a contested environment. Allies stressed that practising these logistics efforts is essential. Exercises help ensure that everything works, not just on paper, and improve overall readiness.

29.04.2026 18:51 A delegation led by Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, is on an official visit to the Italian Republic, the Ministry told AZERTAC.

29.04.2026 18:51 World military expenditure reached $2887 billion in 2025, an increase of 2.9 per cent in real terms over 2024, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.