Middle East • Page 20 of 278 • The Defense Post

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24 April

US Sanctions Four Over ‘Malicious Cyber Activity’ for Iran’s Military

The US ramped up its sanctions against Iran, designating four people and two companies it says were "involved in malicious cyber activity" on behalf of Tehran's military.

23 April

American troops walk as a US Army C-47 Chinook helicopter flies over the village of Oreij, south of Mosul, Iraq

Staff Writer With AFP

US Troops Targeted in Western Iraq: Official

American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said, the second such attack on the country's troops after a more than two-month pause.

23 April

Joe Saballa

Iran Claims New Version of Bavar-373 Can Take Out US-Made Stealth Jets

Iran has unveiled an enhanced version of its Bavar-373 long-range air defense system that can allegedly take out US-made stealth fighters.

23 April

Iranians lift up a flag and the mock-up of a missile during a celebration following Iran's missiles and drones attack on Israel, on April 15 2024, at Palestine square in central Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel’s Strike on Iran: Limited Hit, Major Message

Israel's apparent strike on Iran was deliberately limited in scope but sent a clear warning to the country's leadership about Israeli abilities to strike at sensitive targets.

22 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Vows to Increase ‘Military Pressure’ on Hamas in ‘Coming Days’

PM Netanyahu said Israel will increase "military pressure" on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

22 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Rockets Fired From Iraq at US-Led Coalition Base in Syria

Rockets were fired from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, according to Iraqi security forces.

19 April

Syrian government forces at Tabqa air base in Syria's Raqqa region

Staff Writer With AFP

20 Syrian Pro-Govt Forces Killed in IS Attacks: Monitor

Islamic State killed 20 Syrian soldiers and affiliated pro-government forces in two attacks on Damascus-controlled areas of the war-torn country, a war monitor said.

19 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Explosions in Iran, US Media Reports Israeli Strikes

Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.

18 April