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Over 30 livestock units hit in Aradippou as neighbouring Athienou steps up defences

CyprusMail 24 Feb 2026
Speaking to reporters, Partou acknowledged that “things are difficult”, but insisted that authorities would continue their efforts to contain the virus. The municipality, he said, is not standing idly by ... The situation is hard, but we will not give up.
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Operation AWKWARD: Recalibrating Harbour Security Architecture and Defence Strategy

This Day 24 Feb 2026
Rear Admiral Mustapha explained that although Operation AWKWARD is essentially a harbour defence exercise, its impact extends beyond military preparedness ... It is essentially harbour defence exercise, but most of the drills can be applied at sea.”.
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Iran seeks to strengthen strategic ties with West African countries: Defense minister

Press TV 24 Feb 2026
Iran’s defense minister has underscored the Islamic Republic’s policy of broadening relations with West African countries during talks with his Burkinabe counterpart ... Burkina Faso praises Iran’s resistance ... www.presstv.co.uk ....
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Explainer: Why Sayyad-3G marks giant leap in Iran’s indigenous naval air defense capabilities

Press TV 24 Feb 2026
By Ivan Kesic ... On February 20, 2026, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy successfully test-fired the Sayyad-3G naval air defense missile from the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi warship during the “Smart Control” exercises in the Strait of Hormuz.
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IRGC’s Shahid Mahdavi warship completes first long-duration mission, returns home

Press TV 24 Feb 2026
A domestically-developed oceangoing warship operated by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has entered Iran's territorial waters after completing a long-term voyage to participate in joint naval drills with BRICS nations ... ....
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Trump denies internal rift over potential aggression against Iran as criticism mounts

Press TV 24 Feb 2026
US President Donald Trump has denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the severe risks of a major attack against Iran, as domestic and international pressure mounts against further escalation in West Asia ... UN envoy ... ....
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Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

The Economic Times 24 Feb 2026
Further US-Iran negotiations are scheduled this week. .
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Minister Vengu on official visit to Hungary, first stop focused on Innovation and the Defence Industry (Ministry of Defence - Republic of Albania)

Public Technologies 23 Feb 2026
) Minister Vengu on official visit to Hungary, first stop focused on Innovation and the Defence Industry ... Hungary is demonstrating that sustained investment in innovation and the defence industry ...
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