Iran Council rejects mediation in war mediation bid
Iran's Supreme Defense Council unanimously declined a mediation bid by other Muslim nations in the Iran Iraq war. President Bani Sadr urged complete Iraqi withdrawal and punishment of invaders, insisting any ceasefire must protect Iran's sovereignty and Shatt al Arab. Fistfights broke out at a Tehran rally as supporters clashed with Islamic Republican Party foes. A nine nation Islamic Conference Organization panel proposed peace steps and returned to Jidda awaiting replies.
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U S general vows tough stance with few details
Gen. David C. Jones says the United States must curb erosion in our hemisphere and deter Cuban influence. He defends U S advisers in El Salvador but avoids confirming any troop action, noting a growing noncombat adviser presence amid regional unrest.
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Hijackers in Pakistan Demand Freeing Jailed Pakistanis
A plane hijacking in Pakistan involving 29 evacuees from the aircraft ended with the hijackers threatening to blow up the plane. The passengers included 19 children and 16 women with two American women staying behind to wait for their fiancés. Pakistan and Afghan leaders traded blame over negotiations as hijackers demanded the release of jailed Pakistanis.
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Biden Warns F-15 Sale to Saudi Arabia Faces Senate Hurdle
Senator Joseph Biden says there is a 30 to 50 percent chance Congress will back his resolution to block Reagan’s proposal for selling F-15 fighters to Saudi Arabia. He notes 62 of 100 senators previously opposed or supported the original sale and predicts a close vote to block adding missiles and fuel tanks.
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Geng Biao Named China Defense Minister Amid Reshuffle
Vice Premier Geng Biao, veteran soldier and diplomat, is appointed defense minister in a wider cabinet reshuffle replacing Xu Xiangqian who is ill. Analysts say the move signals a push for military modernization while officials confirm the change as part of ongoing governance updates.
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