Category Archives: Iran

Saudi-Iranian Rapprochement Orchestrated by China – TTG

Posted on March 10, 2023 by TTG

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  — Saudi Arabia and Iran announced on Friday that they had agreed to reestablish diplomatic ties after seven years of hostility, in a deal between the regional archrivals that could have wide-ranging implications for the Middle East. … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, TTG | 89 Comments

AAA is back.

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Pat Lang

“Using big, expensive long-range surface-to-air missiles, known as SAMs, to stop a low-tech drone such as a quadcopter is like using an elephant gun to stop a flea. The increasing reliance on relatively slow, low-flying missiles and aircraft has made flak … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Russia, Ukraine Crisis, weapons | 5 Comments

Iranian drones are made with NATO parts

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Pat Lang

“The Iranian drones that Russia has used to attack military targets and civilians in Ukraine are built with parts almost exclusively made by companies with headquarters in the United States, Europe and Asia, according to a report issued Tuesday by a weapons … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Iraq, Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons | 3 Comments

“Iran Says it Tests Satellite-Carrying Rocket ….”

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Pat Lang

“… the same long-range ballistic technology used to put satellites into orbit could also be used to launch nuclear warheads. Tehran has regularly denied having any such intention. “The flight test of this satellite carrier with a solid-fueled engine … … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Iraq, Space, weapons | 24 Comments

Saudi Arabia is not our friend (nor anyone else’s) Get it? – Republished 13 October, 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Pat Lang

“Foreign affairs experts gave President Joe Biden’s first Middle East trip a failing grade, charging that Biden was unable to accomplish any of his three primary goals: resetting ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, lowering gas prices by securing … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Iran, Middle East, Religion, Saudi Arabia | 28 Comments

IRGC Space Force launches LEO satellite

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Pat Lang

“The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force is the strategic missile, air, and space force within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran. It was renamed from the IRGC Air Force into the IRGC Aerospace Force in 2009.” Comment: Iran … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Science, Space, weapons | 3 Comments

Hizballah makes its own missiles now?

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Pat Lang

“Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that the Lebanon-based militant group has been producing drones in the country, and has the ability to turn thousands of rockets into precision missiles. On a day marking the martyrdom of Hezbollah militants … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, The Military Art | 7 Comments

Laser weapons at sea

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The U.S. Navy announced Wednesday it tested a laser weapon and destroyed a floating target in the Mideast, a system that could be used to counter bomb-laden drone boats deployed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The test … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Middle East, The Military Art, weapons, Yemen | 6 Comments

Idlib Situation – 13 December 2021

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Pat Lang

Well, pilgrims, the neo-Ottomans (as opposed to good Kemalists) are dug in along Route 5 like ticks on a hound dog’s back. IMO it was a grave error for the R+6 forces not to have made an all-out effort to … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Middle East, Syria, Turkey | 25 Comments

Deterrent Balance 7

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Pat Lang

“Operation Deterrent Balance 7 is the most recent in a series of large-scale missile and drone attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia. Operation Deterrent Balance 1 targeted the Shaybah super-giant oil field in southeast Saudi Arabia on August 17 of … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, The Military Art, weapons, Yemen | 12 Comments