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Iran leader reaffirms need to boost defenses

Sunday, 18 September 2016 8:05 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 18 September 2016 8:06 PM ]

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addresses commanders and top officials of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in Tehran on September 18, 2016. (Photo by leader.ir)

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Iran’s leader, in a meeting with IRGC commanders, calls for the reinforcement of the country’s defense capabilities.
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The Syrian government says foreign-backed militants are blocking the UN aid trucks bound for the city of Aleppo.
India blames Pakistan for a deadly attack on a military base that killed 17 Indian troops. No reports of any reaction from Islamabad.
The International Organization for Migration raises alarm over the increasing number of refugee deaths in 2016.

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