
It Isn’t World War III
The first reaction of many Americans to the news of Qassem Soleimani’s killing on January 3 was fear that this strike might lead to a war between the U.S. and …
It Isn’t World War III Read MoreA Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The first reaction of many Americans to the news of Qassem Soleimani’s killing on January 3 was fear that this strike might lead to a war between the U.S. and …
It Isn’t World War III Read MoreAfter several tense days in Iraq, the U.S. on January 2 carried out precision air strikes on a pair of vehicles close to Baghdad International Airport, resulting in the deaths …
U.S. Combat Strikes Takes Out Iranian General Soleimani Read MoreSeveral months after putting a hold on military aid to Lebanon, the U.S. has lifted its block. On Monday, three sources told the Associated Press that the U.S. has unfrozen …
U.S. Military Aid to Lebanon Unfrozen Read MoreThe Russian government is ready to proceed with negotiations on arms sales to Iran. At the Dubai Air Show, the director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Dmitry …
Russia Ready to Discuss Arms Contracts with Iran Read MoreThe Iranian Air Force is considering the use of the Yasin jet trainer in the light attack role. In an interview with Iranian state TV over the weekend, Amir Karim …
Iranian Air Force Considering Yasin for Light Attack Role Read MoreIran’s President will unveil a proposal for a multilateral Gulf Security initiative at the U.N. General Assembly this week. The Iranian presidential website quoted President Hassan Rouhani as saying, “This …
Iran to Propose Multilateral Gulf Security Initiative Read MoreIn an escalation in the ongoing standoff between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the Saudi oil facilities Abqaiq and Khurais were hit by a brazen attack over the weekend, damaging the …
Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities Highlights Challenges for Saudi Foreign Policy Read MoreU.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he is amenable to the idea of meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani. At a press conference alongside French President …
President Trump Open to Meeting with President Rouhani Read MoreIn today’s podcast, the Forecast Roundtable continues its discussion regarding rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. Senior International Military Markets analyst Daniel Darling speaks to Forecast International analysts Matthew …
Forecast Roundtable – Tensions Rising with Iran, Part 2 Read MoreThe Iranian defense industry will put its Bavar 373 surface-to-air missile system on display later this month. In an interview with Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir …
Iran to Show Off Bavar 373 System Read MoreSign up for the latest blog posts and products sent straight to your inbox.