Armenian President Visits UAE: Strengthening Ties Between Nations

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  In a significant diplomatic move, the President of Armenia has embarked on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aiming to bolster bilateral relations, expand economic cooperation, and foster cultural exchange between the two nations. The high-level visit marks a new chapter in Armenia-UAE relations, showcasing a mutual commitment to deepening political dialogue and exploring opportunities in trade, technology, energy, tourism, and investment. During his visit, the Armenian President held discussions with top Emirati leaders, including His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. The leaders discussed regional and international developments, emphasizing the importance of peace, stability, and economic collaboration in the South Caucasus and Middle East regions. Key Highlights of the Visit: Economic Partnerships: Talks included strategies to enhance mutual trade and explore investment in sectors such as infrast...

Soleimani killed by MQ-9 drone sent from the US Central Command in Qatar


BAGHDAD, 6th January 2019 -Qasem Soleimani, Iranian Major general of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and his Deputy General, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, have been killed by an unmanned MQ-9 ‘hunter-killer’ drone sent from the US Central Command headquarters in Qatar. The Daily Mail, citing Local militia commander Abu Muntather al-Hussaini, says that two missiles hit the car carrying Soleimani, 62, and al-Muhandis, 66. The second car was struck by a single missile at the Baghdad International airport. An engineer was also among those killed. According to the Daily Mail, the 230mph drone, piloted by a two-man crew hundreds of miles away, can carry out precision strikes and relay images of the attack to commanders anywhere in the world. The $64million Reaper carries four laser-guided Hellfire missiles with 38lb warheads capable of destroying a tank, along with Paveway bombs.
It seems clear that the Americans have used the Qatari land to operates the killing of Soleimani. Aviation experts said its flight was ‘nearly silent’, meaning its intended victims would have had little or no warning of its approach. A Gulf newspaper reported the strike involved modified Hellfire R9X ‘Ninja’ missiles, which have warheads with pop-out spinning blades designed to minimise collateral damage. The MQ-9 ‘hunter-killer’ drone was departed from Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Precision drone strikes rely on detailed intelligence, and Soleimani was kept under near-constant surveillance from the al-Udeid US Air Base. In its statement, the Pentagon said: ‘At the direction of the President, the US military has taken decisive defensive action to protect US personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani. This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans.’ The details revealed by local militia commander Abu Muntather al-Hussaini confirm the strike was carried out by the Joint Special Operations Command. That’s explain why the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, called Qatar deputy PM and Foreign Minister, Mohammed Al-Thani, to thank him. Pompeo revealed in a tweet, few hours after the attack, that USA are thankful to Qatar for its "solidarity in the face of Iran's malign regional influence, including the December, 31 attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad".
The Al-Udeid Air Base, home to scores of aircraft, including fighters, bombers, tankers and reconnaissance planes, is part of the military relationship between USA and Qatar, expanded rapidly in the 1990s and early part of the 21st century. From its building the Qataris encouraged the United States to use Al-Udeid Air Base as its headquarters for the Air Forces Central Command and the Combined Air and Space Operations Room. Doha is a major customer for the US Défense industry, including last 2017's purchase of $12 billion worth of F-15s. Other recent purchases include $20 million worth of Javelin guided missiles, $700 million in logistics support services and equipment, and an estimated $200 million in weapons systems.

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