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In a historic U.S. naval aviation event, an aircraft carrier connected to, and controlled, an unmanned aerial refueler MQ-25A Stingray more than 2,100 miles away.

Belgium's Defense and Home Affairs ministries are discussing plans to establish a new mobile brigade to strengthen security during riots and violent demonstrations, Anadolu Agency reported citing Belga news agency.

The IRGC Navy stated that any vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf that deactivate their navigation and identification systems will be met with a firm and decisive response.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Iran on October 19, meeting with President Masud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi amid questions over what support Moscow is providing Tehran to fight its war with the United States.

The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth €20 million under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the armed forces of Nigeria.

A tanker violating regulations in the Strait of Hormuz struck a naval mine south of the strategic waterway, triggering an explosion and fire in its engine room, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that an oil tanker had stricken a mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported citing Iranian media.

The Iranian president says the presence of US military bases in regional countries fuels instability and insecurity.

Iran's top military commander expresses the readiness of the Armed Forces to defend their country "under any circumstances".

Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi has called for a review of defense preparedness in light of recent wars, urging the Armed Forces to enhance its defense capabilities based on lessons learned and in line with the hybrid, technological, and intelligence-driven nature of future wars.

Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi has vowed that the ministry under his watch will continue to supply the needs of the Iranian Armed Forces.

The deputy commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces stressed that the force will powerfully protect the country's independence, security, and territorial integrity.

Spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi has warned that any attack on Iran's energy infrastructure would trigger severe consequences.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States against resuming attacks on the country, saying that Tehran will retaliate.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reacted to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's anti-Iran rhetoric and said Iran likewise has "unfinished jobs" with the regime.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang explicitly termed the February 28 US and Israeli regime actions against the Islamic Republic "blatant aggression" carried out during ongoing talks and without UN Security Council consultation.

The president of China's National People's Congress (NPC) says his country is keen on expanding bilateral relations with Iran.

China's ambassador to Tehran has stressed that Beijing's policy toward Iran remains consistent and stable, reiterating China's commitment to developing all-out ties.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Tehran were intensive and productive, focusing on bilateral relations as well as key regional and international developments.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, have held talks in Tehran.