05 October 2013 Military News

Several rockets hit US Bagram air base in Afghanistan Iran Press TV 05 Oct 2013 -- Several rockets have rocked Bagram Air Base, the largest military base for US troops in Afghanistan, which is situated near the capital, Kabul.

Pakistani parties mulling peace talks with Taliban Iran Press TV 05 Oct 2013 -- More than a dozen Pakistani political parties have gathered to discuss the possibility of peace talks with militant groups operating across the violence-wracked country.

Statement by Secretary Hagel on the Pay Our Military Act DoD 05 Oct 2013 -- "Today I am announcing that most DoD civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown will be asked to return to work beginning next week."
Hagel Announces Recall of Most Defense Department Civilians AFPS 05 Oct 2013 -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today he is recalling most of the Defense Department civilians who were placed on furlough as a result of the government shutdown which began Oct. 1.

Iran, Russia to continue negotiations on S-300 missile system: FM spokeswoman IRNA 05 Oct 2013 -- Iran and Russia, in line with their cordial relations, will continue negotiations on S-300 surface-to-air defense system until reaching an agreement so that Russia keeps its promises and supplies Iran with the system, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Iran's new DDF system fully operational: Commander Iran Press TV 05 Oct 2013 -- A senior Iranian commander says the enemy can no longer conceal itself since the new Digital Direction Finder (DDF) system has become fully operational.

FSA founder probably killed in military operation Iran Press TV 05 Oct 2013 -- Conflicting reports coming out of Syria suggest that the man who established the so-called Free Syrian Army (FSA) has been probably killed in a military operation in Syria's western province of Latakia.
Syria Hands Over More Chemical-Weapons Data RFE/RL 05 Oct 2013 -- Damascus has given international experts more details about its chemical-weapons program.

US government shutdown affects Iran sanctions: White House Iran Press TV 05 Oct 2013 -- The ongoing government shutdown in the United States is having effects on the enforcement of sanctions against Iran over its nuclear energy program.
Obama: Iran 'a year or more away' from building nuclear bomb Iran Press TV 05 Oct 2013 -- US President Barack Obama says Iran is still 'a year or more away' from building a nuclear weapon, repeating Washington's accusations over the country's nuclear energy program.
Iran's Khamenei: Part of Diplomatic Push in New York 'Not Proper' VOA 05 Oct 2013 -- Iran's supreme leader voiced support for President Hassan Rouhani's overtures to the West, but says some aspects of Rouhani's trip to New York last month were 'not appropriate.'
Obama: Iran at Least a Year Away From Building Nuclear Weapon VOA 05 Oct 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says U.S. intelligence estimates show Iran is 'a year or more away' from building a nuclear weapon.

Iran to put Tadbir satellite into orbit soon: Official Iran Press TV 05 Oct 2013 -- An Iranian aerospace official says the country plans to launch a new advanced indigenous satellite into orbit soon.

Bomber kills 12, injures 35 north of Iraqi capital Iran Press TV 05 Oct 2013 -- At least 12 people have been killed and 35 others wounded after a bomber exploded himself at a café in the town of Balad, north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, police said.

UN Security Council Condemns Attack on Russian Embassy in Libya RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2013 -- The UN Security Council has strongly condemned an attack on the Russian embassy in Tripoli, Libya, earlier this week, which damaged the diplomatic premises.

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