Militært

President Donald Trump said the United States is sending a larger naval force toward Iran, led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, as Washington pressures Tehran over its crackdown on protesters and seeks to deter attacks on U.S. troops and regional allies while urging renewed nuclear talks.

1. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any US military strike would ignite a regional war in the Middle East. The statement comes amid heightened tensions following President Donald Trump's threats against Iran over its crackdown on protests. Khamenei also labeled the demonstrations a coup, as Iran prepares military drills in the Strait of Hormuz.

China’s leadership has paid tribute to Liao Xilong, praising the late general for his loyalty to the Communist Party and military service. The 85-year-old, who died on January 23, had his funeral on Thursday, just days after the downfall of the country’s top uniformed officer. State media described him as a time-tested and loyal communist warrior and an outstanding military commander.

28. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The NafRC has launched a pre-retirement course, urging participants to focus on entrepreneurship and transitioning to civil life.

The military high command in Nigeria has acknowledged that some officers plotted to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Reports from October last year detailed arrests of officers from captain to brigadier-general rank by the Defence Intelligence Agency.

26. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

BNPB's Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team has identified 20 bodies from the Cisarua landslide in West Bandung Regency, handed over to families for burial. The landslide struck on January 24, 2026, due to heavy rain, killing including 23 TNI AL Marines in training, with 19 still missing. Joint SAR operations involve 800 personnel and heavy equipment to continue searches.