Apr 18, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported that Azerbaijan ordered ballistic
missile defense systems from Israel.

Apr 19, 2012

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has seized a German ship loaded with Iranian weapons
destined for Syria.

Apr 19, 2012

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has been examining the prospect of developing an
electric-powered main battle tank.

Apr 20, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has determined that the Sunni revolt
in Syria was threatened by a shortage of money and weapons.