U.S. defense chief calls for Seoul’s cooperation in safeguarding Strait of Hormuz
Seoul: South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo and U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper have agreed to work together to support diplomatic efforts to denuclearize North Korea despite Pyongyang’s saber-rattling amid stalled nuclear talks. During the defense talks held in Seoul, Esper also asked for South Korea to play a role in the U.S.-led […]
Iran Launches its Missiles for Test
An Iranian missile is launched during Iranian naval maneuvers dubbed Velayat 90 on the Sea of Oman, Iran, Jan. 2, 2012. Iran successfully test-fired long range and short range missiles during its military drill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, state media reported. <Photo: Xinhua> news@theasian.asia