arms embargo

Dec- 2022 -

21 December

Soldiers of the Democratic Republic of Congo's armed forces perform a security patrol around the Kiwanja airfield days after clashes with the M23 rebels

UN Eases Weapons Embargo on DR Congo

The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution that eases a weapons embargo on the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jun- 2021 -

2 June

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Iran Interested in Russian Weapons Systems: Moscow Official

Iran is interested in purchasing a range of Russian weapons systems, the head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation revealed Tuesday.

Oct- 2020 -

22 October

Middle East

A handout picture provided by the Iranian army's website on Sept. 11, 2020, shows an Iranian Ghader missile being fired during the second day of a military exercise in the Gulf, near the strategic strait of Hormuz in southern Iran.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Tests Home-Made Air Defense Systems

Iran tested home-made air defense systems during military exercises, state media said, days after the expiry of an international arms embargo against the Islamic republic.

Sep- 2020 -

22 September

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Vows Military Cooperation With Iran After UN Arms Embargo Ends

Russia said Tuesday it will develop military cooperation with Tehran after a United Nations arms embargo on Iran expires next month, despite US efforts to block arms deals.

22 September

Africa

Fighters loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) prepare their ammunition.

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Sanctions Three Firms for Breaking Libya Arms Embargo

The European Union imposed sanctions on three companies for breaching the UN arms embargo on Libya, drawing an angry reaction from Turkey.

Aug- 2020 -

12 August

Middle East

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani chairs a cabinet meeting in Tehran on January 15, 2020. Photo: AFP.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran’s Rouhani Hopeful US Arms Embargo Push Will Fail

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani expressed "great hopes" Wednesday that a US bid to extend an arms embargo on his country will fail, warning of consequences if the UN Security Council backs it.