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• US terror drone strike kills five in north Yemen: Locals Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- At least five people have been killed in an air raid carried out by a US assassination drone in north Yemen, local sources say.
• Ex-drone operator suffers from mental distress over 1,626 deaths Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- A former operator of unmanned aerial vehicles in the US Air Force says he is haunted by more than 1,600 deaths as a result of assassination drone strikes that he took part in.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Source of NSA leaks casts off mask Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old system administrator and former undercover CIA employee, has revealed himself as the source behind the biggest intelligence leaks in the National Security Agency (NSA)'s history.
• US takes first step in criminal investigation into NSA leaks Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- The US has taken its first step towards launching a criminal investigation into the leaking of classified documents which shed light on the government's tracking of American phone records and internet accounts.
• British, US Newspapers Identify NSA Whistleblower VOA 09 Jun 2013 -- A British and a U.S. newspaper have identified a contract employee of the National Security Agency as the source of leaked information that revealed the spy agency is monitoring Americans' phone calls.
• Statement from the ODNI Spokesperson on the Latest Report from The Guardian Director of National Intelligence 09 Jun 2013
• US, Japan soldiers to hold military drill in California Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- Japanese soldiers will travel to the US state of California as part of a military exercise with American troops, in a move aimed at boosting the Asian country's amphibious attack abilities.
• Disaster relief exercise builds relationships in Asia-Pacific region Army News 09 Jun 2013 -- United States Army and Indonesian military took part in a Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange held at the International Peace and Security Center, June 3-6.
• US Army Prior Planning is Essential to Bring Disaster Relief to Indonesia Army News 09 Jun 2013 -- If knowledge is power, Indonesia and the United States stockpiled it at Gema Bhakti, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise.
• Iranian army ground forces to conduct several war games across country IRNA 09 Jun 2013 -- Commander of the Armyˈs Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan said on Sunday that the Iranian forces under his command are to conduct several war games to maintain their combat readiness across the country this year.
• Iranian Army's Ground Forces to hold armored maneuvers: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces has announced plans to hold several maneuvers to increase the preparedness of Iran's armed forces in countering threats against the country.
• Libya army chief of staff resigns after violent clashes Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- Libyan army chief of staff Youssef al-Mangoush has tendered his resignation after deadly unrest killed more than two dozen people in the eastern city of Benghazi.
• Libya's Army Chief Resigns After Deadly Benghazi Clashes VOA 09 Jun 2013 -- Libya's army chief has resigned after clashes between protesters and a government-aligned militia left 31 people dead in the eastern city of Benghazi.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• After Qusayr victory, Syrian army launches Aleppo operation Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian army has launched a major operation to clear the northwestern city of Aleppo of the foreign-backed militants in the country, Press TV reports.
• Syrian Army Launches Operation to Win Back Rebel-Held Aleppo RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian Army has launched a major offensive in Aleppo to retake the rebel-held northern city, the Al-Manar website said on Sunday.
• Syrian Opposition Says No Talks Unless They Get Arms - Paper RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian opposition will not agree to take part in the proposed peace conference unless its forces get new weapons, a top opposition military commander told New York Times on Saturday.
• North, South Korea Agree to Hold More Talks VOA 09 Jun 2013 -- After marathon discussions, South Korea has conceded to a demand from the North that dialogue to be held in Seoul this week not be termed ministerial talks - as Seoul had earlier announced.
• Violent clashes kill 35 in northwest Pakistan Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- Pakistani armed forces have killed nearly three dozen pro-Taliban militants during the ongoing military operations in the country's troubled northwest tribal region, security sources say.

News Reports

• Obama, Xi Agree North Korea Must Denuclearize AFPS 09 Jun 2013 -- During their two-days of informal talks in Rancho Mirage, Calif., that concluded yesterday, President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jingpin agreed that North Korea must denuclearize, and that the United States and China will work together to resolve cybersecurity and other issues, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon told reporters in Palm Springs, Calif., yesterday.
• President inspects Arak heavy-water complex IRNA 09 Jun 2013 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad inspected Arak heavy-water complex here Sunday.
• Velayati vows to resist US, defend nuclear rights Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- Presidential candidate Ali Akbar Velayati says he will resist US greed and pressure and defend Iran's nuclear rights if he wins the June vote.
• Iran will defend nuclear rights: Jalili Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- Iranian presidential candidate Saeed Jalili says Tehran will stand firm on its nuclear rights which are supported by many countries, including members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
• Iranians duty-bound to vote in presidential election: Rohani Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- Reformist presidential candidate Hassan Rohani says everybody is duty-bound to take part in the upcoming presidential and local council elections to create yet another political epic.
• UN envoy welcomes meeting in Kurdistan between senior Iraqi, Kurdish officials UN News Centre 09 Jun 2013 -- The top United Nations envoy in Iraq has welcomed today the first visit to Erbil of Iraq's Premier for a landmark meeting with officials from the country's Kurdish region as "a positive step in the right direction."
• Iraq's Maliki Visits Kurdistan to Ease Tensions VOA 09 Jun 2013 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has made a rare visit to his country's autonomous Kurdish region to try to ease long-running disputes that have threatened national unity.
• UN Libya mission calls for restraint after latest violence in Benghazi UN News Centre 09 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)today expressed "deep concern" regarding the outbreak of violence in Benghazi that claimed the lives of many people and left many others injured.
• Obama reiterates U.S. obligation to provide Taiwan with arms CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- United States President Barack Obama told Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during their summit in California that the U.S. was clear about its commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), 'including to provide for Taiwan's self-defense needs,' an Obama aide said Saturday.
• Taiwan relieved Xi-Obama summit not affecting its interest CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan was relieved Sunday to find that while China's stance on issues related to the island remains unchanged, the United States remains firm on its commitment to help Taiwan defend itself.
• Xi's call on arms sales not expected to affect Taiwan-U.S. ties CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's call for the United States to end arm sales to Taiwan is not expected to affect Taiwan-U.S. relations, local scholars said Sunday.
• China's stance on Taiwan issues unchanged: Taiwan official CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- China's stance on issues related to Taiwan remains unchanged, a Taiwanese official said Sunday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping asked the United States to stop selling arms to Taiwan.
• Defense Ministry urges U.S. to continue arms sales to Taiwan CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- The Ministry of National Defense urged the United States on Sunday to keep its commitment to sell Taiwan defensive weapons after Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the U.S. to end the practice.
• Obama reiterates U.S. obligation to provide Taiwan with arms CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- United States President Barack Obama told Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during their summit in California that the U.S. clearly understood its commitment to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, including its obligation to provide Taiwan with arms to protect itself, an Obama aide said Saturday.
• Turkish premier warns 'patience has limit' Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cautioned anti-Ankara protesters that his 'patience has a limit,' as he maintained his tough line against government opponents.
• Erdogan Again Calls Demonstrators 'Looters' RFE/RL 09 Jun 2013 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again condemned antigovernment protesters as 'looters' and he called on supporters to 'teach the protesters a lesson' during local elections next year.
• Turkey to Hold Pro-Government Rallies Next Weekend RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2013 -- Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is expected to hold pro-government rallies next weekend in Ankara and Istanbul in a bid to fight back against mass anti-government protests, local media said on Sunday.
• President opens database for space monitoring, surveillance in central Iran IRNA 09 Jun 2013 -- First Iran's comprehensive database for space monitoring and surveillance was inaugurated by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday in this central province.
• Iran Defense Ministry Launches Space Center RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2013 -- Iran has opened a new space center to monitor and observe space objects and satellites passing through the country's atmosphere, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday.