Middle East
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Aug- 2022 -29 August
10 Yemen Soldiers Killed in ‘Dangerous Escalation’: Government
Ten Yemeni soldiers were killed in an overnight rebel attack near Taez, Yemen's government said, calling it a "dangerous escalation" after a months-long ceasefire.
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26 August
Syria Says Two Wounded in Israeli Air Strikes
Syria said two civilians were wounded in a series of Israeli air strikes on the western Hama and Tartus regions, state news agency reported.
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26 August
Islamic Jihad Accuses Israel of Reneging on Gaza Truce Terms
The leader of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in Gaza accused Israel of reneging on its commitments under a truce.
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25 August
US Forces Strike Source of Rocket Attacks in Syria: Centcom
US attack helicopters struck several targets used by Iran-backed militants to fire rockets at bases housing American troops in Syria.
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24 August
Final Two Fast Response Cutters Arrive at US Coast Guard Station in Bahrain
The US Coast Guard has received its last two of six Sentinel-class fast response cutters (FRC), rounding out the 5th Fleet stationed in Bahrain.
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24 August
Biden Orders US Strikes Against ‘Iran-Backed Militias’ in Syria
President Joe Biden ordered air strikes in eastern Syria targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militias, a US military spokesman said.
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23 August
Iran to Launch Mass Military Drone Drills
Iran's armed forces will launch large-scale drone drills across the country involving 150 unmanned aerial vehicles to show off its "power," state media reported.
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23 August
Iran Guards General Killed in Syria: State Media
A general of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been killed while "on a mission" in Syria, Iranian state media reported.
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23 August
Iran Slams US ‘Delay’ in Response to Nuclear Proposals
Iran criticized the US for its "slow response" to proposals about restoring the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers.
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22 August
Cyprus to Purchase Israeli Iron Dome: Report
The defense ministry of Cyprus has approved the purchase of an Israeli Iron Dome air defense system for the country’s national guard, according to Greek daily Kathimerini.
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