As the United States and Iran hold their second round of talks about Tehran’s nuclear program on Tuesday in Geneva, Iran said it will temporarily close the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military exercises. Iran had fired live missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz, and said it would close the Strait for several hours…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Monday launched a series of military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media, on the eve of talks with the United States, as reported by AFP. State television said the drills — whose duration was not specified — are intended to prepare the Guards for “potential…
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday that the island is committed to protecting its sovereignty and strengthening its defense amid China’s growing military pressure, following Beijing’s rocket launches near Taiwan during drills, Reuters reported. In a New Year’s address broadcast live from the presidential office in Taipei, Lai added that the world is watching…
