Middle East
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May- 2022 -23 May
US Approves Potential Sale of TOW Missiles to Egypt
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of TOW 2A radio frequency missiles, support, and related equipment to Egypt for $691 million.
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22 May
Six Killed in Iraq Drone Strikes Blamed on Turkey
Drone strikes targeting Kurdish rebels killed at least six people, including three civilians, in northern Iraq, local officials and the rebels said, blaming Turkey for the attack.
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22 May
Iran Revolutionary Guards Colonel Assassinated in Tehran: State Media
Gunmen shot dead a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday in the east of the capital Tehran, state media reported.
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20 May
Iran Unveils ‘Simorgh’ Light Military Transport Aircraft
The Iranian Defense Ministry has introduced its new domestically-developed light military transport helicopter, the “Simorgh.”
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20 May
Israel to Provide Electro-Optics for Philippine Patrol Vessels
Israel Aerospace Industries has been awarded a contract to manufacture a maritime applications electro-optics system for the Philippine Navy.
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19 May
Israel to Hold Military Exercise Simulating Large-Scale Attack on Iran
The Israeli Air Force plans to conduct a military exercise later this month simulating a large-scale strike on Iran.
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19 May
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Consider Extending Truce
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they are considering renewing a United Nations-brokered truce with the government which expires in two weeks.
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18 May
Russian S-300 Air Defense System Targets Israeli Jets in Syria: Report
A Russian S-300 air defense system reportedly fired at Israeli Air Force jets as they returned from an air operation in Syria.
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17 May
Turkey Integrates South Korean Engine Into Altay Main Battle Tank
Turkish land vehicle manufacturer BMC has successfully integrated a South Korean engine into its Altay main battle tank.
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13 May
10 Killed in Syria Rebel Attack, Deadliest in Years: Monitor
Syrian rebels killed 10 pro-regime fighters in northern Syria, in the deadliest such attack since a truce deal was reached over two years ago.
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