Syria turmoil on agenda as foreign ministers of Arab states gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The meeting follows a previous gathering in the Jordanian city of Aqaba last month, during which the Ministerial Liaison Committee on Syria announced its support for the Syrian people in their efforts to rebuild the country and maintain its stability, security and unity.

Media report that all foreign ministers from participating Arab countries have now arrived at the venue.

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🇮🇷 Iran deploys air defenses at nuclear sites, unveils underground ‘dormant volcano’ missile base

The IRGC have deployed some of their best air defenses two major nuclear sites, and unveiled a new fortified ‘missile city’ mountain fortress.

Photos published by the Mehr News Agency Saturday show components of what appears to be the Khordad 15 air and missile defense system being deployed.

🔸 The Khordad 15 has the ability to detect, intercept and target up to six projectiles at once, including drones, cruise missiles and manned aircraft, at ranges up to 200 km using the Sayyad-3 missile.

🔸 The system is also said to have anti-stealth capabilities, with stealth targets targetable for destruction at ranges up to 45 km.

Separately this week, the IRGC unveiled another of Iran’s patented underground ‘missile cities’. These facilities take advantage of Western Iran’s defensive, mountainous geography, and are burrowed deep under mountains for protection against enemy missile and air attack.

Footage of the new base, situated at an undisclosed location, was broadcast on Iranian television, with military officials led by IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Ali Hajizadeh shown touring the facility, walking over Israeli and American flags painted on the floor, saluting troops and inspecting missiles.

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