US military strike on Iran could become weeks-long war: Report

A potential US military operation against Iran would likely be a “massive, weeks-long campaign” resembling full-scale war rather than a limited strike, Axios reported, citing sources. According to the news outlet, any operation would be broader in scope — and more existential for Tehran’s leadership — than last year’s 12-day conflict sparked by Israeli strikes…

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India, France deepen strategic ties with Hammer missile manufacturing pact — what’s more?

India and France on Tuesday renewed their 10-year defense cooperation pact and signed an MoU to manufacture Hammer missiles in India, PTI reported. The agreements were finalized as Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin co-chaired the sixth India-France Annual Defense Dialogue in the city. “The renewal of 10-year defense cooperation agreement…

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In open letter to Jaishankar, Baloch leader flags China-Pakistan threat, warns of Chinese troop deployment

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has claimed that China could deploy its military forces in Pakistan’s Balochistan region within the next few months, warning that the deepening China-Pakistan alliance poses a serious threat. In an open letter addressed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and posted on New Year’s DayMir Yar Baloch said Baloch representatives…

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