What is Patriot missile system, why its supplies are down
First used in the 1991 Gulf War, the advanced U.S. Patriot air defense system has seen demand increasing sharply this year, with supplies of interceptor missiles depleted by the Russia-Ukraine war and the widening conflict in the Middle East. Ukraine is urgently seeking more Patr…
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US military fires on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade By Associated Press US Central Command said late Saturday it disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored multiple warnings and attempted to leave the region after visiting an Iranian port.
Russian observers noted that the Republican defeat in the U.S. midterm elections could lead to increased support for Ukraine when Democrats take over Congress in January. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin hopes President Donald Trump will continue to pursue his peace efforts regarding the conflict.
Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA.
Explosions were reported along Iran's southern coast near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday night. The IRGC Navy stated that two oil tankers hit sea mines on an unauthorized route through the strait. Additionally, the US military struck the M/V Huda after it ignored warnings near Iran and attempted to breach a blockade.