CNN satellite analysis and Alma Research findings show Iran's underground tunnel cities, with internal rail systems that move missiles to blast-door exits, have survived the bombing campaign largely intact. The geology, analysts say, is the real defence.
CENTCOM said that several US personnel are undergoing evaluation for "traumatic brain injuries" and at least one Iraqi service member was wounded in the attack.
This comes a day after the US and South Korea staged combined air drills, involving at least one B-1B strategic bomber, on Sunday.
A US military official acknowledged the assistance of American Patriot missile batteries that prevented the Houthi missiles from striking targets in Abu Dhabi. The Houthi military spokesman, Yehia Sarei, confirmed the attacks, saying the rebels targeted several sites in the UAE with both Zulfiqar ballistic missiles and drones.
The development could have significant ripple effects across the Middle East
Predictably, America has condemned North Korea’s launch. It violated Security Council resolutions and posed a threat to Pyongyang’ neighbours, a State Department spokesperson said, without mentioning South Korea’s tests.
This comes two days after claiming to have tested a newly developed missile in a resumption of its weapons displays after a six-month lull.
It comes as North Korea announced it would be holding a session of the Supreme People's Assembly, the country's parliament, on 10 April. Analysts say the meeting will involve almost 700 of the country's leaders in one spot.
The Trump administration has not set out a timeline for negotiations or even raised the prospect with China and Russia.
China’s new “hypersonic” ballistic missiles will not only challenge the defences of the US but also be able to more…
