All articles tagged with #military actions
Lufthansa cancels Tehran flights as Iran issues NOTAM suspending visual flight rules amidst concerns of potential missile launches, reportedly for testing purposes, prompting warnings to airlines. US urges regional foreign ministers to discourage attacks on Israel, speculating that any potential military action from Iran may be carried out by proxies or the Quds Force in Syria to avoid triggering direct retaliation.
Russian lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would allow the confiscation of assets from those spreading "deliberately false information" about Russia's military actions, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine. The proposed measure targets individuals inciting "extremist activities" or advocating for sanctions against Russia, and aims to punish those "discrediting" the armed forces. This move is part of a broader crackdown on dissent and free speech, with existing laws being used to silence critics of President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Russian forces continue their attacks in Ukraine, prompting the European Union to consider increasing ammunition production and imposing further sanctions on Russia.