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Serdar DincelSunday March 22, 2026 Iran fired what Israel described as its first long-range missile since the latest round of regional escalation erupted on Feb. 28, a launch the Israeli army said on Saturday carried a range of about 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles). In a post on the US social media company X, Israel’s army said Iran’s missile capabilities extend far beyond the Middle East, asserting that Tehran has weapons able to reach major European capitals including Berlin, Paris, and London. Tehran "has carried out…

North Korea test-fired two “strategic” long-range cruise missiles into the sea, state media said, in a drill overseen by leader Kim Jong Un that he framed as part of an “unlimited and sustained” expansion of the country’s nuclear forces. The launches took place over the Yellow Sea and mark the first reported test of long-range cruise missiles since early November, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Cruise missiles labeled “strategic” by Pyongyang are typically understood by analysts to be designed to carry…

Ukraine Deploys UK Long-Range Missiles Against Russia - Reports Recent reports indicate a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia: Ukrainian forces have reportedly begun utilizing long-range missiles supplied by the United Kingdom. This marks a notable escalation in military capabilities for Ukraine and a pivotal moment in their fight to reclaim territories occupied by Russian forces. Contextual Background Since the onset of hostilities in 2014 after Russia's annexation of Crimea, Ukraine…

In a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, Russia has issued a stark warning following Ukraine's deployment of longer-range US missiles on its soil for the first time. This warning comes on the 1,000th day since the onset of the war, marked by President Vladimir Putin's chilling nuclear threats. Reflecting on this pivotal moment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated, "The attack signals that Western nations are intent on escalating the hostilities." Is it just posturing? Perhaps, but Lavrov insisted this…

President Joe Biden's recent endorsement allowing Ukraine to launch strikes into Russian territory using American-provided long-range missiles might just be a pivotal moment for Kyiv, according to Andriy Sybiga, Ukraine's foreign minister. Mr. Sybiga expressed, “This could indeed change the game. The more Ukraine can reach out and hit, the quicker this war will come to an end,” during a press briefing that took place just ahead of a UN Security Council meeting commemorating 1,000 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He…