F-35 achieves flawless 2nd flight

Jon Beesley, F-35 Chief Test Pilot: “The flight underscores that the Lightning II flies just as our engineers predicted. This was the first time that we have retracted the landing gear and the aircraft handling qualities were outstanding. I continue to be impressed by this marvelous airplane’s performance and handling characteristics.”

West cannot accept trust Iranian progress motives

IRNA: Iranian Minister of Cooperatives Mohammad Abbasi said here Tuesday that the West cannot accept the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran has progressed and is on the way to greatness and therefore opposes its nuclear capabilities.