Middle East
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Feb- 2022 -17 February
US Says Nuclear Deal Possible Within Days if Iran ‘Shows Seriousness’
The United States said "substantial progress" during negotiations in Vienna to save the Iran nuclear deal had been made.
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17 February
Israel Turns Down Ukraine’s Iron Dome Request: Report
Israel has refused Ukraine's request to purchase the Iron Dome air defense system, reportedly because it involved the risk of annoying Moscow.
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17 February
Iraq Receives T-72 Tanks, Infantry Fighting Vehicles From Bulgaria
Iraq has taken delivery of T-72 tanks and BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles from Bulgaria.
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17 February
Kuwait Army Allows Women in Combat Roles, But Without Guns
Kuwait's military decided women need the permission of a male guardian to enlist and are banned from carrying weapons.
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16 February
US Awards $94M Egypt Mobile Surveillance System Contract
The US Air Force has awarded Advanced Technology Systems Company a $93.8 million contract to supply Egypt with the Mobile Surveillance Sensor Security System.
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16 February
Israel Strikes Town South of Damascus: Syrian State Media
Israeli shelling struck a town south of Damascus on Wednesday evening, causing material damage, according to Syrian state media.
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15 February
Israel, Morocco Sign $500 Million Air Defense Deal
Israel Aerospace Industries has agreed to supply the Moroccan military with the Barak MX air and missile defense system for $500 million.
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13 February
Saudi Coalition Hits Yemen Capital After Drone Attack
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen destroyed a communications system on Monday used for drone attacks, it said in a statement.
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11 February
18 Killed in East Syria Violence: Monitor
Attacks by the Islamic State group and Russian strikes against the jihadists in Syria have killed 18 fighters in 24 hours.
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10 February
Iraq to Receive ‘Advanced Modern’ Air Defense System: Commander
Without revealing the supplier’s identity, Iraq's Air Defense Commander revealed the country will receive “advanced modern” air defense systems.
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