Category: Missiles

Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Developing Long-Range Ballistic Missile Capabilities

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According to Reuters, nuclear-armed Pakistan “is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that could eventually allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an ’emerging threat’ to the United States.” Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer identified the nuclear-armed states with missiles capable of reaching the United States: Russia, North Korea and China. And Pakistan “is striving to join” them, while helping to destabilize the region and fueling the Axis of Evil. The Brookings Institution put forward the idea of appeasing Pakistan so as not to inflame it and escalate, but history demonstrates that appeasement never works with states that advance jihad. Any “close ties” between Pakistan and America were always based on falsehoods to begin with. Pakistan has always played a double game, steadily advancing terrorism as a state funder.

Pakistan is also as virulently against Israel for being a Jewish nation as it is against India for being a Hindu nation. It has become increasingly problematic and threatening to free societies. Consequently, the US has updated a travel advisory for Americans considering visiting the country:

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist attractions, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and government facilities. Terrorists have targeted U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past.

In response, the U.S. has levied sanctions. Eurasian Times reported on December 21, 2024:

From sending its armada to support Islamabad during the 1971 war against India to sanctioning a Pakistani state-owned enterprise trying to develop long-range ballistic missiles that threaten Washington, US-Pakistan relations have come full circle.

As per the Pentagon’s assessment, Pakistan is striving to join a small list of adversaries – Russia, North Korea, and China that can strike United States territory. Islamabad’s sophisticated missile development program that brings territory outside South Asia within its striking range is inimical to the interests of the United States.

It is the first time that the US has sanctioned a Pakistani state-owned enterprise tied to missile development. Sanctions have been imposed on four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned National Development Complex (NDC), for their role in advancing Pakistan’s missile program….

As per the US assessment, the NDC is responsible for Pakistan’s development of ballistic missiles, including the Shaheen-series ballistic missiles….

The four “entities” named in the American sanctions for contributing to Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program are: the National Development Complex (NDC), located in Islamabad; Akhtar and Sons Private Limited, Affiliates International, and Rockside Enterprise–located in Karachi. The US Executive Order “targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.”

Pakistan’s reaction to American sanctions was an expected one. Similarly to Iran, it downplayed its nuclear intentions:

Pakistan considers the US decision to impose sanctions on NDC and three commercial entities as unfortunate and biased. Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are meant to defend its sovereignty and preserve peace and stability in South Asia. The latest installment of sanctions defies the objective of peace and security by aiming to accentuate military asymmetries. Such policies have dangerous implications for the strategic stability of our region and beyond.

With a nuclear Pakistan, America must act. Ironically, The Guardian called for peaceful diplomacy with Pakistan in 2017, which it accused Trump of “shunning.” In the words of The Guardian: “attempts to strong-arm Islamabad could push it deeper into a growing alliance with China and Russia, and lead to more instability.” Yet after four years of an appeasing Biden regime, Pakistan has escalated its threats. Trump had it right when he considered a “harsher stance” to deter Pakistan for its support of jihadist groups in Afghanistan.

Appeasement never works with jihadists, but leftists are immune to accepting this reality.

Iran Launches Major Missile Attack On Israel

This picture shows Iranian launched projectiles being intercepted by Israel above Jerusalem, on October 1, 2024. Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, state media reported on October. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)
This picture shows Iranian launched projectiles being intercepted by Israel above Jerusalem, on October 1, 2024. Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel’s commercial hub Tel Aviv, state media reported in October. (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Sophia Flores
10:22 AM – Monday, October 1, 2024

SEE: https://www.oann.com/newsroom/iran-launches-major-missile-attack-on-israel/; republished below in full, unedited, for informational, educational, & research purposes:

Iran has launched an estimated 100 ballistic missiles towards Israel and Israeli officials say a second wave of missiles is now underway.

The missiles cover over the entirety of the Jewish State.

This attack comes hours after the White House announced that it had “indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel.”
Iran first used ballistic missiles against Israel last April. These types of missiles are more difficult to defend against as they can reach Israel from Iran in just 12 minutes.

The White House warned that an attack against the Jewish State will have “severe consequences.”

“We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran,” a senior White House official said prior to the attack.

This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.

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EX-CIA OFFICER: Larry Johnson~ NATO’ Nightmare; North Korea Backs up Russia with 1 Million Missiles & Nuclear Warhead

Larry Johnson: NATO's Nightmare: North Korea Backups Russia with 1 Million Missiles & Nuclear Warhead. In this explosive analysis, former CIA officer Larry Johnson delves into the alarming scenario of North Korea potentially supporting Russia with an unprecedented arsenal of one million missiles and nuclear warheads. This development presents a formidable challenge to NATO and could significantly shift the balance of power in global geopolitics. Johnson examined the implications of such a massive militaristic alignment, exploring how North Korea’s involvement could enhance Russian military capabilities, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He assesses the strategic motivations behind North Korea’s decision to back Russia and the potential consequences for NATO’s security posture. Furthermore, Johnson discusses the logistical and strategic challenges of integrating North Korean military assets with Russian forces, analyzing the potential effectiveness and the geopolitical signals it sends to the West. He also considered diplomatic repercussions, including how this alliance could complicate relations between major powers and the United Nations' response. This insightful video is crucial for understanding the broader implications of North Korea’s involvement in supporting Russia, analyzing potential shifts in international relations, and assessing new threats that could redefine NATO’s strategic calculations.

Larry Johnson REVEALS: Russia Begins to Attack as U.S. NATO Base Collapsed, West Prepared to Retaliate

 

Israel Carries Out Strike In Iran Responding To Weekend Missile Barrage

Report: Israel Carries Out Strike in Iran Responding to Weekend Missile Barrage

Vehicles drive past an anti-Israeli banner showing missiles being launched, in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 19, 2024. Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early Friday morning, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Vehicles drive past an anti-Israeli banner showing missiles being launched, in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 19, 2024. Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early Friday morning, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation for Tehran’s unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

OAN’s James Meyers
8:29 AM – Friday, April 19, 2024

SEE: https://www.oann.com/newsroom/report-israel-carries-out-strike-in-iran-responding-to-weekend-missile-barrage/; republished below in full, unedited, for informational, educational, & research purposes:

Israel carried out strikes against Iran early Friday morning in retaliation against Tehran after it fired a bombardment of missiles and drones at Israel last Saturday. 

According to Fox News, the strike by the Jewish State was “limited.” Multiple sources also stated that the U.S. was not involved and there was pre-notification to the U.S. from Israel. 

Explosions were taking place in Iran’s Isfahan province, which is where Natanz, one of Iran’s nuclear facilities, is located. 

Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of Iran’s army, said that the explosions in Isfahan were part of anti-aircraft systems shooting at what he claimed was a “suspicious object,” which did not cause any damage, Iranian news outlet IRNA reported. 

Additionally, details surrounding the intended target of the strike were not immediate, but according to Fox News the target was “not nuclear or civilian.” 

Iran’s Fars news agency reported on the sound of explosions over Isfahan near its international airport. Meanwhile, Isfahan is home to a major airbase for the Iranian military, as well as sites associated with its nuclear program. 

It has also been reported that a senior Iranian official allegedly told Reuters that Tehran had no immediate plans to respond to the Jewish State strike, which was described differently on Iranian state media. The explosions that were heard in Isfahan were allegedly a result of the country’s air defense system activating and was not a missile attack, the official told Reuters. 

The strike from Israel came hours after Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian claimed that if Israel carries out any further military action against Iran, its response would be “immediate and at a maximum level.”

“If the Israeli regime commits a grave error once again, our response will be decisive, definitive and regretful for them,” he added, noting that this warning had been communicated to the White House via the Swiss Embassy in Tehran.

Meanwhile, Iran temporarily stopped all commercial flights to Tehran and across areas of its western and central regions in response to the attack. However, restrictions have since been lifted on flights to and from Khomeini and Mehrabad international airports in Tehran, according to Iranian news agency Tasnim. 

“The safety of our passengers and crew is our priority. "We are monitoring the situation closely and will make changes to our flight paths in consultation with the relevant authorities,” a FlyDubai spokesperson said. “We will share any further updates once more information becomes available.”

Before the strikes last weekend by Iran against Israel, Iran had never directly attacked Israel, instead they had relied on proxy forces in Iraq, Lebanon and elsewhere. 

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Houthis expand Red Sea operation, warn new ‘hypersonic missile’ will target Cape of Good Hope bound shipping

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SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2024/03/houthis-expand-red-sea-operation-warn-new-hypersonic-missile-will-target-cape-of-good-hope-bound-shipping; republished below in full, unedited, for informational, educational, & research purposes:

The Houthis, an Iranian proxy from Yemen that has been attacking ships in the Red Sea in a show of support for Hamas, are now set to expand its war by “hitting ships heading toward the Cape of Good Hope.” Many ships are heading toward the Cape of Good Hope in order to avoid the Red Sea, and now the Houthis intend to disrupt the shipping routes there as well. Already, the Houthis have affected the supply chain in many countries in the West, and the entire economic stability of Italy.

Houthis now intend to use hypersonic missiles with “highly destructive capabilities.” Last year, it was reported that Iran “created a hypersonic missile capable of traveling at 15 times the speed of sound” and named it Fattah, meaning “Conquerer.” The Houthis plan to “begin manufacturing it for use in attacks in the Red Sea and Arabian Seas and the Gulf of Aden, as well as against targets in Israel.”

So far, the Biden-leading coalition in the Red Sea has downed several Houthi missiles, but is losing the war against the group, again sending a message of weakness not only to the Houthis, but also to Iran.

The Houthis continue to be drastically underestimated in the West, while posing a grave danger to the region and beyond.

“Houthis warn new ‘hypersonic missile’ will target the Cape of Good Hope bound shipping,” The New Arab, March 15, 2024:

Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the Houthis’ secretive supreme leader, said the rebels would start hitting ships heading toward the Cape of Good Hope.

Yemen’s Houthis claim to have a new, hypersonic missile in their arsenal, Russia’s state media reported Thursday, potentially raising the stakes in their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways against the backdrop of Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

A report by the state-run RIA Novosti news agency cited an unidentified official but provided no evidence for the claim. It comes as Moscow maintains an aggressively counter-Western foreign policy amid its grinding war on Ukraine.

However, the Houthis have for weeks hinted about “surprises” they plan for the battles at sea to counter the United States and its allies, which have so far been able to down any missile or bomb-carrying drone that comes near their warships in Mideast waters.

On Thursday, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the Houthis’ secretive supreme leader, said the rebels would start hitting ships heading toward the Cape of Good Hope in Africa’s southern tip. Until now, the rebels have largely struck ships heading into the Red Sea toward the Suez Canal…..

BREAKING: IDF TARGETING Hamas Inside Al-Shifa Hospital, INTERCEPTS Houthi Missile

Hamas command center found in Gaza hospital, Israel says

AK-47s, ammo, and grenades were found in the MRI room of Shifa hospital

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SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2023/11/ak-47-ammo-and-grenades-found-in-mri-room-of-shifa-hospital;Republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, & research purposes.

According to a hadith, Muhammad said, “War is deceit.” (Bukhari 4.52.268).

Hizballah unveils powerful Russian-made anti-ship missiles as Iran proxies step up attacks on Israel and US

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SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2023/11/hizballah-unveils-powerful-russian-made-anti-ship-missiles-as-iran-proxies-step-up-attacks-on-israel-and-us;

Republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, & research purposes.

Iran’s proxy war against Israel and the U.S. is escalating. Iran’s most powerful proxy, Hizballah, has now warned of a regional war if Israel continues its action in Gaza, and has unveiled “powerful Russian anti-ship missiles” as a “threat against U.S. warships.” This week, despite American warnings not to escalate, Hizballah fired 20 rockets into Israel, “setting off sirens in the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights.” Hizballah is calling Iran’s proxies the “Axis of Resistance.”

Meanwhile, at least 45 U.S. service members have reportedly been injured in attacks from Iran proxies, nineteen of them with traumatic brain injury. To Iran and its proxies, the exchange of fire with America and Israel is nothing less than jihad, while the West downplays the critical importance of this fact.

According to the doctrine of Mahdism, part of preparing for the reappearance of the 12th Imam is removing all obstacles and barriers to his return. Against this backdrop, Iran’s hardline clergy affiliated with the IRGC claim religious hadiths state that the “Jewish state will be destroyed before Mahdi’s arrival.” According to these accounts, which are legitimized through religious scripture, “Sh’ia Muslims will be on the side of the war against Jews” prior to the reappearance of Mahdi. As such, the collapse of
“Israeli regime and Zionist Jews” at the behest of “Iran and the Resistance Axis” will take place “prior to the emergence of Mahdi.”

The Mahdi is the Shias’ 12th Imam, aka the Hidden Imam.

Only a no-nonsense maneuver of deterrence could possibly keep Iran at bay. America’s longtime policy of appeasement under Obama and Biden is clearly ineffective.

“Hezbollah’s anti-ship missiles bolster its threat to US navy,” by Laila Bassam and Tom Perry, Reuters, November 8, 2023:

BEIRUT, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Powerful Russian anti-ship missiles acquired by Hezbollah give it the means to deliver on its leader’s veiled threat against U.S. warships and underline the grave risks of any regional war, sources familiar with the group’s arsenal say.

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned Washington last week his group had something in store for the U.S. vessels deployed to the region since war erupted last month between the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel, shaking the wider Middle East.

Two sources in Lebanon familiar with the Iran-backed group’s arsenal say he was referring to Hezbollah’s greatly enhanced anti-ship missile capabilities, including the Russian-made Yakhont missile with a range of 300 km (186 miles).

Reports by media and analysts have for years indicated that Hezbollah acquired Yakhont missiles in Syria after deploying there more than a decade ago to help President Bashar al-Assad fight a civil war….

Washington says its Mediterranean naval deployment – comprising two aircraft carriers and their supporting ships – aims to prevent the conflict from spreading by deterring Iran, which backs groups including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad….

Nasrallah said in a speech on Friday that the U.S. warships in the Mediterranean “do not scare us, and will not scare us”.

“We have prepared for the fleets with which you threaten us,” he said….

US warship intercepts missiles/drones launched by Iran-backed Houthis toward Israel

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SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2023/10/us-warship-intercepts-missiles-drones-launched-by-iran-backed-houthis-toward-israel;

Republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, & research purposes.

Iran is becoming increasingly agitated over the Israel war on Gaza and has now apparently decided to enter the war via its proxies. The regime is so desperate that it “strong-armed the Tehran Jewish community into condemning Israel on its Telegram channel for its efforts to defeat Iran’s ally, Hamas.”

Iran has been relentlessly bashing and threatening Israel since the launch of Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron. According to another report from Iran International:

The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Peyman Jebelli, conveyed a message that they are preparing to broadcast news of Israel’s disappearance from the scene. He stated, “Israel is digging its own grave and won’t last beyond 2040.” His rhetoric echoes Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s previous comments from 2015.

Iran is the funding source behind Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hizballah, as well as other proxies in Syria and militias in Iraq. Iranian proxies are operational far beyond the Middle East. The world’s chief Shia nation is now so emboldened that its Syrian proxies are targeting American bases with drones as tensions in Gaza escalate. Hizballah, meanwhile, fired anti-tank missiles at IDF forces near Lebanon’s border as Lebanon prepares to evacuate.

Despite the West’s longtime appeasement of Iran, the Iranian regime has made no secret of its ambitions, nor of its own violation of the disastrous 2015 nuclear deal. Iran never had any intention of scaling back its uranium enrichment, which is clearly directed toward making a nuclear bomb. As the Israel war on Gaza escalates, it is important also to recall that Shia Iran ascribes to a doomsday theology, which has persistently been ignored by the mainstream media, despite its significance.

The Hidden – or Twelfth – Imam plays a dominant role in one specific form of Shi’ite Islamic theology, called “Twelverism,” which happens to be the primary belief system of Iran’s leadership. There is a messianic belief that at the end of days, the Hidden Imam will appear in the midst of a violent apocalyptic scenario played out on a battleground stained with infidels’ blood.

Western leaders must wake up if it isn’t already too late.

“US Navy Warship Intercepts Missiles, Drones By Iran-Backed Houthis,” Iran International, October 19, 2023:

A US Navy warship on Thursday intercepted three cruise missiles and several drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militants from Yemen.

While Washington is on heightened alert for activity by Iran-backed groups as regional tensions soar during the Israel-Hamas war, the Pentagon said that the projectiles were potentially fired toward Israel.

The Pentagon said the destroyer USS Carney was operating in the northern Red Sea on Thursday when it brought down the projectiles and there were no injuries.

“We cannot say for certain what these missiles and drones were targeting, but they were launched from Yemen heading north along the Red Sea, potentially towards targets in Israel,” Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder told reporters.

Earlier in the day, US forces in Syria also brought down two hostile drones, leading to some minor injuries. The attack took place on Wednesday against US forces at Al-Tanf base, near Syria’s borders with Iraq and Jordan. Unnamed US officials did not say who was responsible for the attack, but Iranian backed militia groups have targeted the bases multiple times in the past.