WorldPingDrone experts warn Iran is launching coordinated capture missions targeting U.S. unmanned surface vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for intel.
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WorldPingThe drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson Turki al-Malki said in a statement…
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WorldPingSaudi Arabia's air defences claim to have intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday, which the Iran-aligned rebels denied. Meanwhile, several explosions were heard on the island of Qeshm, near the Strait of Hormuz.
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A senior Iraqi source points to a resistance 'splinter' group for the September attack on the East-West pipeline.
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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'…
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Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone that was heading toward Mecca.
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WorldPingOn September 9, a Moldovan govt.spokesperson said the Ukraine President’s aircraft departure for Norway was delayed as the country’s airspace was closed over a drone alert…
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