Middle East
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Aug- 2022 -31 August
Syria Says Aleppo Airport Hit by Israeli Strikes
Several Israeli strikes hit Aleppo airport in northern Syria, the official SANA news agency said, also reporting material damage.
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31 August
Iran Seizes, Then Releases US Navy Drone Vessel: Pentagon
An Iranian ship seized an American military unmanned research vessel but released it later, the Pentagon said.
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30 August
US Says Russia Receives Iranian Combat Drones, Many Faulty
Russia has been receiving Iranian combat drones to be used in the Ukraine war, but many of them have proven faulty, the US military said.
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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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