Russia says data from its radars prove Belgium F-16s had struck village in Syria

The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Russian and Syrian radars have tracked Belgium F-16s in the vicinity of Hassajek village near Aleppo in Syria on Oct. 18. An air strike there had killed six civilians on that day.

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Head of CENTCOM said Iran might have played a role in attack on USS Mason

During an event organized by Center for American Progress, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Gen. Joseph Votel, claimed that Iran might have played a role in the cruise missile attacks on USS Mason.

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U.S. Navy not sure if USS Mason came under attack on Oct. 15

The U.S. Navy is still trying to figure out if guided-missile destroyer USS Mason came under attack off Yemen on Oct. 15.

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