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Iran’s army stages missile drills in central desert

Sunday, 22 May 2016 10:48 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 22 May 2016 10:48 PM ]

A handout picture released on March 8, 2016 by Sepah News shows an Iranian missile stockpile. AFP

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Iran’s army stages missile drills in a central desert. The military says the exercises are aimed at boosting preparedness to counter possible regional threats.
The UN chief describes the foreign-backed militancy in Syria as a nightmare, calling for holding peace talks among all the parties involved.
In Turkey, Binali Yildirim, a close ally of president Erdogan, becomes the new chief of the ruling party and the virtual prime minister.
Egyptian security forces raid the hideouts of militants on the Sinai peninsula killing seven terrorists.
The Iraqi army is set to start a major operation to liberate the flashpoint city of Fallujah from Daesh terrorists.

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