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It is thought the Blaze interceptor system can deal with the barrage of Iranian drones hitting the Gulf region. Photo: Origin Robotics

Ukraine-tested Shahed interceptors offered to Gulf states as Iran threat grows

Defensive weapons such as interceptors now a 'must' for a Middle East under fire

Norway police arrest three brothers linked to US embassy bombing in Oslo

Global oil reserves released as Macron pushes for Strait of Hormuz mission

Iran's uranium stockpile probably intact in Isfahan, IAEA's Grossi says

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