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One Militant Killed in US Bombing in Syria: Pentagon

The US Defense Department said one member of a pro-Iran militia was killed and two were injured in last week's bombing of a border station inside Syria.

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Yemen Rebels Claim Saudi Strikes, Threaten New Attacks

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday claimed missile and drone strikes that targeted neighboring Saudi Arabia overnight and threatened more attacks, as fighting in the grinding civil war escalates.

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US Strikes ‘Iranian-Backed Militant’ Site in Syria: Pentagon

The US military struck facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran-backed armed groups Thursday, saying President Joe Biden's new administration was sending Tehran a message after recent rocket attacks on US troop locations in Iraq.

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Saudi Arms Producer in Defense Venture With Lockheed Martin

Saudi Arabia's state arms producer signed an agreement Sunday with US contractor Lockheed Martin to form a joint venture, as Washington reviews weapons sales to the kingdom.

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Turkey Hires Law Firm to Lobby Biden Over F-35 Jets: Report

Turkey has hired an international law firm to help it win back its spot in the US-led F-35 fighter jet program, state media reported on Friday.

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NATO Eyes Post-Trump Reset as Afghanistan Call Looms

NATO defense ministers meet Wednesday for their first talks since US President Joe Biden took over from Donald Trump with a vow to soothe tensions between Washington and its closest partners.

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Iraq Rocket Attack Kills Foreigner, Wounds Several US Contractors

A volley of rockets targeting an airbase in Iraq's Kurdistan region killed a foreign civilian contractor and wounded five others and a US soldier, the US-led coalition said.

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NATO Will Not Leave Afghanistan Before ‘Time Is Right’

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said the alliance will not withdraw its troops from Afghanistan "before the time is right," ahead of a discussion by defense ministers on the deployment.

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US Backs Japan Concerns on China Ships

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced concern over China's incursions into Japanese territorial waters, recommitting to the ally's defense.

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Biden Announces Review of China Defense Stance in Pentagon Visit

President Joe Biden announced a review of the US military stance toward China, saying the country needs a "strong" approach, while pledging that his administration will use force only as a last resort.

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