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Iran Press TV Thursday, 28 May 2026 6:24 AM By Press TV Website Staff On Wednesday,Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) officials said any renewed military aggression would be met with a different and more powerful response. President Masoud Pezeshkian said the main battlefield between Iran and foreign adversaries has shifted to the economy and livelihoods. The Intelligence Ministry reported increased hostile activity by the enemies through economic pressure, cyberattacks, terrorism, and psychological warfare. Officials further noted maritime arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz and the restoration of production at the South Pars industrial hub attacked during the recent imposed war.…

Three months after joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran started a war in the Middle East, the United States remains stuck in strategic limbo, with no clear resolution to the conflict in sight. Dueling U.S. and Iranian blockades have closed the Strait of Hormuz to nearly all maritime traffic, removing some 14 million barrels per day of Persian Gulf oil from world markets. Despite weeks of punishing airstrikes, the Islamic Republic remains intact and defiant. Diplomatic exchanges mediated by Pakistan are ongoing, and both American and Iranian officials have suggested that a deal is in the works. But the U.S. and…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org House lawmakers this week included language in their version of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill that would dissolve two Space Force rapid acquisition organizations, absorbing their programs and potentially replicating their authorities in the service’s new portfolio-based acquisition system.  The House Armed Services Committee’s draft National Defense Authorization Act, released May 26, calls for repealing the laws that established the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office. The…

Daniel Defense is announcing the return of its legendary GL/SSC (Grenade Launcher/Sound Suppressor Capable) platform, now available to the commercial market for the first time in both short-barreled rifle (SBR) and pistol caliber configurations. Originally developed as a hard-use, mission-ready system for US Special Forces, the GL/SSC helped establish Daniel Defense’s reputation as a global leader for purpose-built combat rifles. The GL/SSC is now being reintroduced with modern enhancements for the civilian market while maintaining its proven performance characteristics. The GL/SSC features a 12.5-inch, cold hammer forged, chrome-lined government-profile barrel paired with a carbine-length gas system, delivering durability and consistent…

Ronda Rousey is confident she would beat Holly Holm in a rematch even if it’s never going to happen.Ahead of her lightweight title fight in boxing on Saturday, Holm addressed Rousey’s rapid-fire win over Gina Carano in her first action back in a decade and paid respect to her former opponent but admitted they’d probably never meet again. Holm shocked the world when she scored a brutal head-kick knockout on Rousey back in 2015 to claim the UFC bantamweight title while simultaneously handing the Olympic bronze medalist her first loss in MMA.“I highly doubt she’ll ever want a rematch,” Holm…

Apart from Raytheon’s AN/ALQ-249 NGJ-MB pods, the RAAF is also expected to procure the low- and high-band pods currently under development. (Raytheon)Boeing EA-18G Growlers of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) No. 6 Squadron have begun operationally deploying the Raytheon AN/ALQ-249 Next-Generation Jammer – Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pod.One EA-18G deployed on Exercise Diamond Spear – held at RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle in early to mid-May – was observed carrying a pod under each wing. The NGJ-MB system consists of two pods, typically referred to as a shipset.The NGJ stand-off jamming system, which will also comprises separate low- and high-band pods that…

All across Europe, governments are rushing to increase defense budgets, sign new security pacts, and warn of the growing threat posed by Vladimir Putin’s Russia. According to some European leaders, the continent is presently entering the most dangerous period since World War II. Not everyone is convinced. In fact, a significant portion of the European population appears to be unimpressed by the current talk of an imminent Russian threat. While relatively few people actually support or condone the Kremlin’s criminal actions in Ukraine, there are plenty of doubters across Europe who question whether Putin’s territorial ambitions extend beyond the limited…

MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 29: British actor Brian Cox attends the HBO Max premiere of “Succession” at Academia de Cine on March 29, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/WireImage) Hey all, here’s your open thread for Thursday! MMA ADJACENT If this fight was in an Octagon we would talk about it for years. The last day of this month’s Grand Sumo tournament got the sumo_bento treatment. View this post on Instagram TOTALLY OFF TOPIC Fascinating. Should I watch Succession? View this post on Instagram GAME TIME Aussie Aussie Aussie! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Stacked?: Conor vs.…

The last time Shavkat Rakhmonov stepped foot inside the Octagon, Belal Muhammad was welterweight champion and UFC was still streaming on ESPN+, which should give you some idea of how long “Nomad” has been out of action. These days, Islam Makhachev is king of the 170-pound weight class and UFC fights stream on Paramount+ and CBS.“It’s not easy to accept but I truly believe every setback is part of a bigger plan,” Rakhmonov wrote on social media. “I will come back stronger, smarter and hungrier than ever. My goal is still alive. The UFC belt still has to come to…

U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield.In a letter shared with Reuters by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, U.S. Central Command said it had “received multiple threat reports concerning adversary exploitation of commercial location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel in theater.” The message, sent on April 14, offered no further specifics, but CENTCOM’s area of responsibility includes the Gulf, where U.S. forces are facing off against the Iranian military over…