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World

Israeli Defense Minister Threatens to Kill Any Future Supreme Leader of Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned that any leader chosen by Iran's regime to continue its plans against Israel will be targeted for assassination.

Mar 4 • 07:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Israel says any new successor to Ali Khamenei will be a target

Israel's Defense Minister declared that any successor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will be targeted for assassination.

Mar 4 • 07:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Sprūds: Events in Iran Raise Risks and Questions about International Norms

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds expressed concerns about the military actions in Iran by the US and Israel, emphasizing adherence to international norms and increased European support for Ukraine.

Mar 4 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonians Trust Defense Minister Pevkur the Most Among Ministers

Estonian residents continue to have the highest trust in Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur compared to other government ministers, according to a recent survey.

Mar 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government establishes a replacement order for the Chief of Staff and determines preferences among ministers

The Argentine government has established a succession order for the Chief of Staff, appointing the Human Capital Minister as the primary replacement and the Defense Minister as the secondary replacement.

Mar 4 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The People of Estonia Trust Pevkur the Most Among Ministers

A recent study shows that Estonians have the highest trust in Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur compared to other government ministers.

Mar 4 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The United Kingdom Sends a Warship and Helicopters to Cyprus

The UK is deploying drone-capable helicopters and the warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus as part of ongoing defense operations in the region, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Mar 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'India-Israel is a big conspiracy against us...', claims Pakistani minister amidst Iran war

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif accuses Israel and India of conspiring against Pakistan amidst rising tensions due to US-Israel attacks on Iran.

Mar 3 • 17:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Expert on the statement: 'There will be more puzzles to bite into'

UFO expert Clas Svahn comments on Donald Trump's recent statements, suggesting that it raises more questions about UFOs rather than providing answers.

Mar 3 • 17:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Carney in Australia to build on ‘important’ trade, defence relationship

Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Australia to strengthen Canada's trade and defense relations with the country.

Mar 3 • 16:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Starmer: We will send the air defense destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deployment of the HMS Dragon air defense destroyer to Cyprus as part of the UK's enhanced military presence on the island amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Keir Starmer: The UK is sending helicopters and the air defense destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus

Following a drone attack on the British base at Akrotiri, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deployment of helicopters and the destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus for security operations.

Mar 3 • 15:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tusk: Poland seeks maximum autonomy regarding nuclear weapons

Poland aims for independence in nuclear deterrence, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as Europe looks to enhance its defense capabilities independently from the US.

Mar 3 • 14:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Antti Häkkänen comments on nuclear weapon project

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen expresses support for France and the UK developing their nuclear deterrents, emphasizing benefits for NATO security.

Mar 3 • 12:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

This year, HIMARS, NASAMS batteries, short-range systems, and passive radars should reach Lithuania

Lithuania's Defense Minister announces the arrival of advanced military systems, including HIMARS and NASAMS batteries, as part of the country's defense enhancement efforts.

Mar 3 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias: Cyprus is not far away

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized Greece's commitment to Cyprus's defense during a meeting with his Cypriot counterpart, Vassilis Palma, signaling the strengthening of bilateral military cooperation amid regional tensions.

Mar 3 • 12:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Italy: The opposition demands the resignation of the defense minister who was stranded in Dubai

Italy's opposition party is calling for the resignation of Defense Minister Guido Crosetto after he was criticized for returning to Italy on a military aircraft while many citizens remain stranded abroad due to conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 11:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Israeli authorities have decided. A military operation has begun in the neighboring country

Israel has initiated a military operation in Lebanon to secure its border against attacks, confirmed by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Mar 3 • 11:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Crosetto case in Dubai and the safety protocols not followed for ministerial missions

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto clarified his recent trip to Dubai during a parliamentary commission, citing family reasons and his personal security assessment.

Mar 3 • 11:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Possibility of 'Extracting' US Forces' Air Defense in Korea and the Need to Minimize Security Impacts

The South Korean defense minister discussed the potential extraction of US air defense units in Korea amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East due to conflicts involving Iran, calling for preparedness to prevent a security gap.

Mar 3 • 09:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A. Georgiadis: The decision to send forces to defend Cyprus is one of the most significant foreign policy moves of the Metapolitefsi

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis hailed Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' decision to deploy forces to Cyprus as a crucial step in the country's foreign policy post-regime change.

Mar 3 • 09:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dendias in Cyprus: 'Greece will provide whatever assistance it can'

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited Cyprus to express Greece's support and discuss security concerns in the region.

Mar 3 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Australia's military base and Amazon data centers hit in Iranian drone strikes in the UAE

An Australian military base in the United Arab Emirates has been affected by Iranian drone strikes, with no reported injuries to personnel according to Australia's Defense Minister.

Mar 3 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Politicians in agreement: The daily allowance for Finnish conscripts is too small

Estonia's defense minister advocates for an increase in the daily allowance for Finnish conscripts, which currently stands at €6.15 for the first 165 days.

Mar 3 • 08:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Israel announces it will take control of new positions in Lebanon

Israel's Defense Minister has announced that the military will take control of new positions in Lebanon following a bombing campaign against Hezbollah.

Mar 3 • 08:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nikos Dendias in Cyprus - The schedule of meetings

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is visiting Cyprus to meet with Cypriot officials and discuss regional security coordination.

Mar 3 • 07:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"Let’s put that woman there" – Elisabeth Rehn talks on Yle about the absurd comments she received during her career

Former Finnish Defense Minister Elisabeth Rehn reflects on the absurdity of sexist comments from her career in a recent Yle documentary.

Mar 3 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Big statement by Israel's Defense Minister Katz

Israel's Defense Minister Katz declared a new target to eliminate the leader of Hezbollah amidst growing threats related to the Red Sea.

Mar 3 • 02:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Crosetto: "They couldn't not know I was there." Tension with Meloni and services

Giorgia Meloni briefly comments on Defense Minister Guido Crosetto's absence during a critical time following an attack on Iran, hinting at his responsibilities despite the tension in their relationship.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trip to Dubai, opposition attacks. Crosetto: 'I apologize'

Italian Defense Minister Crosetto faced opposition backlash after being in Dubai during the start of U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Crosetto, Fratoianni: 'Superficiality in going without a security detail puts oneself and others at risk'

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto's decision to vacation without a security detail is criticized for compromising safety.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The first 127 Italians return from Oman: including Crosetto's family

The first repatriation flight carrying 127 Italians stranded in Oman amid regional conflict has landed in Fiumicino, with one of the passengers being the family of Italian Defense Minister Crosetto.

Mar 2 • 21:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Anušić: I thank young people who recognized the importance and benefit of basic military training

Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić announced the start of a new cycle of basic military training set to begin on March 9th and last until May 9th, involving a total of 800 recruits.

Mar 2 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Moraes denies new request for house arrest for Bolsonaro

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has denied a new request for house arrest by former President Jair Bolsonaro's defense, stating he will continue serving his sentence at the 19th Battalion of the Military Police.

Mar 2 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister Alexandre de Moraes rejects new request for house arrest from Bolsonaro's defense

Minister Alexandre de Moraes denied a new request for house arrest made by former President Jair Bolsonaro's defense, citing non-compliance with judicial measures and safety concerns.

Mar 2 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Múcio uses the war in Iran to reinforce the need for defense investments

Brazil's Defense Minister, José Múcio, emphasized the importance of increasing military investments amid rising tensions in the Middle East, linking them to national security.

Mar 2 • 17:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Keir Starmer: The British Bases in Cyprus Are Not Used by the USA

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer clarifies in Parliament that US bombers are not using British bases in Cyprus, despite a request for limited use for defense purposes related to Iran.

Mar 2 • 16:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Araghchi: 'Defense is the targeting of American military bases. Not an attack towards Gulf countries'

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran does not harbor hostility towards Gulf nations and emphasized their military actions against U.S. bases should not be interpreted as aggression towards those countries.

Mar 2 • 16:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kristersson: Sweden in talks about French nuclear weapons

Sweden, led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, will engage in enhanced discussions with European NATO countries regarding France's nuclear weapons.

Mar 2 • 15:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran, the hearing of Tajani and Crosetto: "The crisis threatens our security. The political line is that of the EU, Italy is not isolated"

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defense Minister Guido Crosetto addressed the Senate and Chamber committees, warning about the crisis in Iran and the Persian Gulf and affirming Italy's alignment with EU policies.

Mar 2 • 15:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Mysteries of Crosetto in Dubai: From Commitment in Abu Dhabi to the WhatsApp Status Published by Mistake

Italy's Defense Minister Crosetto's trip to Dubai is evolving into a political controversy.

Mar 2 • 14:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Starmer responds to Trump: Our rules are to protect allies and we will not attack Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that Britain will not engage in attacking Iran, focusing on defensive measures to protect allies in the region.

Mar 2 • 14:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Defense Minister An Gyu-baek shares perceptions of the Middle East situation with US Deputy Defense Secretary Colby

South Korea's Defense Minister An Gyu-baek discussed the Middle East situation with US Deputy Defense Secretary Colby during a recent phone call, reaffirming the strength of the South Korea-US alliance.

Mar 2 • 13:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

The killed Iranian Minister of Defense replaced by a general of the Revolutionary Guards

A general from the Revolutionary Guards has replaced the Iranian Minister of Defense who was recently killed.

Mar 2 • 13:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Israel's Defense Minister Believes Hezbollah Leader Will End Up Like Khamenei

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem might face a dire fate similar to that of the late Iranian leader Ali Khamenei following an attack from Hezbollah.

Mar 2 • 12:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

UK Allows US Military to Use Bases, Prime Minister Starmer Says 'Limited to Defense Purposes'

The UK has permitted the United States to utilize its military bases, with Prime Minister Starmer emphasizing that this use is strictly for defense objectives.

Mar 2 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Trump: 'Very disappointed' with the British Prime Minister - Did not allow the use of the Diego Garcia base to attack Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not allowing the use of the Diego Garcia base for attacks on Iran, although Starmer later stated he would permit limited access for specific defense purposes.

Mar 2 • 11:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Italian Defense Minister Trapped in Dubai Called for Military Aircraft to Return Home

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has returned home from Dubai aboard a military aircraft after being stranded there.

Mar 2 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Military flight for Crosetto: "Return without family and I pay triple by choice"

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, stuck in Dubai due to tensions after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, returns at his own expense, raising questions about intelligence failures.

Mar 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of National Defense An Gyu-baek: "Military assets will be immediately deployed in support of the withdrawal of Korean citizens in the Middle East upon request"

South Korea's Defense Minister An Gyu-baek reported on increasing regional tensions in the Middle East due to U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran, while emphasizing the military's readiness to support the withdrawal of Korean citizens.

Mar 2 • 09:58 UTC

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