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Iraq asks United States for air support to counter rebels
Iraq has asked the United States for air support in countering Sunni rebels, the top U.S. general said on Wednesday, after the militants seized major cities in a lightning advance that has routed the Shi\’ite-led government\’s army.
Iranian warplanes fired on U.S. drone over Gulf, Pentagon says
Iranian warplanes fired at an unarmed U.S. drone in international airspace last week but did not hit the aircraft, the Pentagon said on Thursday, disclosing details of an unprecedented incident that triggered a formal warning to Tehran through diplomatic channels.
Nuclear plant in Iran nearing full operation, country’s energy minister says
Iran\’s energy minister said his country\’s first nuclear power plant will be fully operational in the next two months.
U.S. official says no sign Iran shot down drone
Iranian media reported on Sunday that their country\’s military had shot down a U.S. reconnaissance drone in eastern Iran, but a U.S. official said there was no indication the aircraft had been shot down.
Iran unveils long-range drone bomber
Iran\’s president unveiled the country\’s first domestically built unmanned long-range bomber.