Middle East
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Aug- 2023 -7 August
Turkish Drone Kills PKK Official in Iraq: Kurdish Security
A Turkish drone strike killed a PKK military official in northern Iraq, officials in the autonomous Kurdistan region said.
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7 August
Four Syria Soldiers Killed in Israeli Strikes Near Damascus: State Media
Four Syrian soldiers were killed and four others wounded in Israeli air strikes near the capital Damascus early Monday, state media said.
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6 August
UAE Sends Military Vehicles to Chad
The UAE has sent military vehicles and other security gear to Chad in support of anti-"terrorism" efforts and border protection.
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5 August
US Aims to Deploy Troops on Tankers to Deter Seizures by Iran
The US is preparing to deploy Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf to deter Iran from seizing ships.
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4 August
Iran Claims Development of New Vessels With 600-Km Missiles
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy has unveiled new surface vessels with missiles that can reportedly hit targets up to 600 kilometers away.
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4 August
Islamic State Group Announces Death of Leader
Islamic State announced the death of its leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, who it said was killed in clashes in northwestern Syria, and named a successor.
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3 August
US Approves David’s Sling Air Defense System Sale to Finland: Israel
The US government has given its approval to sell the David’s Sling air defense system to Finland, according to the Israeli defense ministry.
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3 August
Israel’s Naval Electronic Warfare Countermeasure System Passes Trials
Israel’s Elbit Systems has announced the successful sea trials of its fourth-generation DESEAVER Mk-4 electronic warfare countermeasure system.
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2 August
Israel Procures ‘Tens of Thousands’ of 155mm Ammo Rounds
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced its procurement of “tens of thousands” of 155-millimeter artillery shells from Elbit Systems.
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2 August
Iran Guards Launch Naval Drills Near Strategic Gulf Islands
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched naval drills near strategic Gulf islands controlled by Iran but claimed by the United Arab Emirates, state media said.
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