Middle East

Polish PM Says Syria Events Show Russia and Allies ‘Can Be Defeated’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in Syria showed that Russia and its allies can be defeated.

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Iran Says Ready to Study Any Syrian Request for Troops

Iran vows to consider any request from its Syrian ally for troops to help tackle a sweeping rebel offensive in the north.

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Russia Says Bombing Anti-Government Forces in Syria

Russia's military said it had bombed anti-government forces in Syria to repel "extremists" that have launched an offensive in Aleppo.

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Israel OKs Purchase of Next-Gen Corvettes, ‘Hundreds’ of JLTVs

The Israeli government has authorized the acquisition of next-generation corvettes and “hundreds” of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles for its armed forces.

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US Military Confirms First Combat Use of F-35C Fighter Jets in Yemen

The US military has announced the first official combat use of its F-35C Lightning II fighter aircraft, targeting Houthi positions in Yemen.

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Lebanon Said Studying US Truce Plan for Israel-Hezbollah War

Lebanese officials were reviewing on Friday a US truce proposal in the Israel-Hezbollah war as Hamas said it was ready for a ceasefire on Israel's other front, in Gaza.

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Iran to Increase Defense Budget By up to 200 Percent

The Iranian government plans to triple its military budget for next year amid an unprecedented escalation in attacks exchanged with Israel.

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Saudi Arabia, Iraq Ink Defense Pact to Enhance Cooperation and Security

The defense ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iraq met to sign a military agreement, discussed security and cooperation amid increasing tensions.

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Israel PM Says Hezbollah Tried to ‘Assassinate’ Him With Drone

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran-backed group Hezbollah of trying to kill him, after his office said a drone from Lebanon hit the premier's family home.

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Israeli Strikes Hit Central Syria Army Positions: Defense Ministry

The Syrian defense ministry said Israel had launched air strikes on military positions in central Syria on Sunday, reporting no casualties.

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