Middle East
-
Feb- 2024 -8 February
US Strike Kills Pro-Iran Commander in Baghdad
An American air strike in Iraq killed a senior commander from a pro-Iran armed group who was involved in attacks on Washington's troops in the region.
Read More » -
7 February
Israeli Military Calls for Longer Army Service Due to War
Israel's military proposed increasing the country's mandatory enlistment and reserve service commitments "in light of the war's challenges."
Read More » -
7 February
Fortem to Offer Advanced Counter-Drone Solutions to Saudi Arabia
Fortem Technologies has announced its intent to supply advanced counter-unmanned aerial system solutions to Saudi Arabia.
Read More » -
6 February
Saudi in Talks With Airbus for A330 Tanker, A400M Transport Aircraft
Saudi Arabia and Airbus are negotiating the supply of additional A330 military tanker and A400M transport aircraft to the Saudi Air Force.
Read More » -
5 February
Iran Says Construction Started on New Nuclear Reactor
Iran said it had started building a new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan, days after it announced it was constructing a nuclear power plant complex in the south.
Read More » -
5 February
7 Kurdish-Led Fighters Killed in Attack on US Base in Syria: Monitor
Seven fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces were killed in an attack on an American base in eastern Syria overnight, a war monitor said.
Read More » -
5 February
Israel Army Says Raided Hamas Compound Used to Train for October 7
Israel's army said Sunday its forces had raided a Hamas training facility in Gaza where militants prepared for the October 7 attack on Israel.
Read More » -
2 February
Houthi Missile Got Within One Mile of US Warship: Senior Officials
A Houthi anti-ship missile got within a nautical mile of an American warship, causing concerns about the safety of US Navy sailors in the Red Sea.
Read More » -
2 February
Australia Stalling Decision on Military Exports to Israel Over Fear of Backlash: Report
The Australian government is stalling its decision on whether or not it will greenlight the export of military weapons to Israel.
Read More » -
2 February
Iraq’s Pro-Iran Al-Nujaba Movement Vows to Keep Up Attacks on US Troops
Iraq's pro-Iran Al-Nujaba movement said it intends to press on with attacks on US troops in the Middle East, despite Washington's threat to hit back.
Read More »