A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Iran has called the U.S. effort to extend the arms embargo on Iran “illegitimate.” In a statement on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, said, “Iran is not seeking …
Iran Dismisses American Effort to Extend Arms Embargo Read More
The U.S. is calling for an extension of the U.N. arms embargo on Iran, which is due to expire later this year. In a statement on his Twitter page over …
U.S. Calls on Security Council to Extend Iran Arms Embargo Read More
U.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 More
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, following an attack last month that damaged four tankers in the same area. Both tankers sustained significant damage. …
Oil Tankers Attacked in the Gulf of Oman Read More
by Larry Dickerson, Missile Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Russian officials are claiming the Iranian nuclear deal with the international community negates the need for U.S.-sponsored missile defenses in Europe. The …
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