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Washington ExaminerU.S. Treasury Sanctions Target Iranian Oil and Procurement Networks
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned more than 30 individuals, entities, and vessels tied to Iran’s illicit petroleum sales in February 2026. Additional designations in April and May targeted procurement networks in China, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.
revolver.newsIskander-M Missile Reportedly Strikes Kyiv
Footage shared on social media shows an Iskander-M ballistic missile striking the Ukrainian capital. The missile is described as one of Russia's most frequently used systems.
investorideas.comUS Sanctions 11 Entities and 3 Individuals in Iran, China, Belarus and UAE Over Ballistic Missile and Drone Programs
The State Department targeted entities and individuals aiding Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs, including Chinese firms supplying satellite imagery for strikes on U.S. forces. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on May 8, 2026, as both sides traded fi…
dnaindia.comTurkey Unveils Model of 6,000 km Range Yildirimhan ICBM
Turkey displayed a full-size model of a previously unknown intercontinental ballistic missile called Yildirimhan at the SAHA 2026 defense exhibition in Istanbul on May 5, 2026. The single-stage, liquid-fueled missile is designed for a range of 6,000 kilometers and a 3,000-kilogra…
dnaindia.comTurkey Unveils First Domestically Developed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Turkey displayed the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time at the SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul. The missile has a reported range of 6,000 km and a payload capacity of up to 3,000 kg. The unveiling occurred as the country pursues greater defense industry…
GB NewsUS Guest Expresses Shock at UK's Ballistic Missile Defense Gaps on GB News
A former Pentagon official appeared on GB News and stated she was flabbergasted by vulnerabilities in Britain's military. The segment highlighted a major gap in the UK's ballistic missile defense systems. The guest cited her experience in foreign policy to express surprise at the…
upi.comKim Jong Un Inaugurates Memorial Museum for North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly confirmed a policy requiring soldiers to kill themselves to avoid capture while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine. He made the statement during the inauguration of a memorial museum in Pyongyang dedicated to fallen North Korean troo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Oversaw Ballistic Missile Tests, State Media Reports
North Korean state media reported that leader Kim Jong Un oversaw recent ballistic missile tests. The tests were described as overseen by the leader, according to the reports. No additional details on the tests were provided in the state media accounts.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPete Hegseth Interrupts Reporter During Discussion on Ballistic Missiles
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, interrupted a reporter who was speaking about ongoing ballistic missile firings. The exchange occurred during a live segment. Hegseth questioned the reporter's rudeness in the interruption.