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Pentagon inks 7-year missile-production deal amid Iran war shortage

The Defense Department has been hammering out new agreements with top defense manufacturers as the Iran war has rapidly depleted Washington's...

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Trump says Hormuz mine-free as Iran, Oman agree to clear them

The US president again says Hormuz is clear of mines as Iran and Oman announce their plan to clear the strait.

25.08.2026 8

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Syria announces capture of senior ISIS official near Manbij: What to know

Abu Jihad al-Muhajir is the highest-profile alleged Islamic State official captured by Syrian government forces since US troops withdrew from the...

18.08.2026 6

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US general meets Lebanon’s army chief as ceasefire with Israel teeters

Control over a strategic ridge overlooking Nabatieh is emerging as a flashpoint between the Israeli military and Lebanon ahead of the next expected...

17.08.2026 9

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As Saudi Arabia rallies against Yemen's Houthis, US stays focused on Iran

WASHINGTON – As Saudi Arabia gears up to head off any attempt by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait through further attacks...

14.08.2026 6

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Iran-Oman deal over Hormuz takes shape as war-weary US looks on

Trump administration appears poised to concede Iran and Oman's management of Hormuz in hope that Tehran eventually fold on its nuclear program.

06.08.2026 7

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US military options narrow as Trump calls off Iran strikes: What to know

Left with few good military options that won't risk triggering major Iranian regional retaliation, American officials aim to return to the negotiating...

03.08.2026 8

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US carries out strikes in southern Iran after IRGC attack on Jordan airbase

The US says the strikes were retaliation for an attempted IRGC ballistic missile attack on a US airbase in Jordan as Iranian state media report...

29.07.2026 5

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US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-aligned militias in Iraq as IRGC targets US forces in Jordan

The IRGC’s attempt to redraw the status quo amid an uneasy stalemate comes as White House hedges its military options and Omani officials seek to...

28.07.2026 8

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US halts strikes on Iran, sees opening for talks: What to know

A four-day lull in Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz was seen as an opportunity to resume diplomatic talks and dial down...

25.07.2026 10

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Trump threatens Iran bridges, power plants over Hormuz attacks

The warning comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington remains open to negotiations with Tehran.

22.07.2026 10

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Iran war to cost US $37.5B by end of September, Hegseth tells Senate

The estimate includes military pay and "operations and maintenance" costs.

21.07.2026 10

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, reinforces air assets in region: What to know

After weathering five months of airstrikes, the IRGC's strategy to deny the US Air Force safe harbor at runways across the region still shows lethal...

20.07.2026 10

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In Trump meeting, Iraq PM says US troops to withdraw by Sept. 30

The White House supports a deadline to remove remaining American counter-ISIS troops from Iraq, but security concerns among Washington's Kurdish...

14.07.2026 10

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Trump says US to resume naval blockade of Iran's ports

President Donald Trump countered Iran's attempts to collect tolls on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz by announcing the US would do so at a rate of...

13.07.2026 10

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Why US strikes on Iran rail bridge signal shift in Hormuz conflict

A US missile strike on the railway bridge linking Iran to Central and East Asia suggests the White House is once again flirting with politically...

09.07.2026 10

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Trump declares MoU with Iran ‘over’ as Hegseth cancels trip to Israel

Trump said diplomacy with Tehran was “a waste of time” after renewed attacks around Hormuz, as US defense chief reportedly cancels Israel visit.

08.07.2026 10

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CENTCOM chief in Lebanon as Israel prepares partial withdrawal steps

The Lebanese military is expected to move into Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdraw.

29.06.2026 20

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US carries out strikes in Iran after vessel attack

US forces struck Iranian coastal targets after Tehran was accused of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

26.06.2026 10

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Trump calls Iran’s drone attack on cargo ship 'foolish violation' of ceasefire

The US president stopped short of issuing new threats, but called Thursday's drone attack "foolish."

26.06.2026 20

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Iran attacks cargo ship off Oman, testing Trump’s Hormuz Strait deal

The first Iranian attack on a cargo vessel since the ceasefire comes as top US diplomat Marco Rubio huddled with Gulf Cooperation Council ministers in...

25.06.2026 10

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CENTCOM commander heads to Israel, Gulf as Lebanon talks stall

Israel's top defense official said his country would not withdraw from Lebanon despite diplomatic pressure from Washington as it seeks rapprochement...

24.06.2026 20

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What’s the status of Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks?

Oil tankers continued to transit the strait in both directions, but many turned off their transponders over the weekend after Iran's military declared...

22.06.2026 20

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US to begin lifting naval blockade of Iran, Trump says

While the precise timeline remains unclear, the Trump administration is set to dismantle its blockade of Iranian ports in exchange for Iran lifting...

15.06.2026 20

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US military pulls out of Syria’s Al-Tanf garrison in major shift

Initially established as an outpost for US special operators to disrupt the Islamic State's control of the Syria-Iraq border, the base evolved into a...

12.02.2026 30

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Thousands attend burial of slain son of Libya's Gaddafi

Thousands turned out on Friday for the burial of the slain son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi in a town that still holds allegiance to the...

06.02.2026 30

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US says 'key participant' in 2012 attack on Benghazi mission arrested

One of the "key participants" behind the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead has been...

06.02.2026 30

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US troops pull out of Shaddadi base in Syria: What to know

The base has been a hub for American troops between the central city of Hasakah and the strategic Khabur River Valley, once the gateway to the...

06.02.2026 30

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Iran's IRGC seizes two tankers in Gulf over alleged oil smuggling

What appeared to be a routine policing action followed two run-ins with the US Navy earlier this week, amid a massive buildup of US naval and air...

05.02.2026 30

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Lebanon’s army chief in Washington as Hezbollah disarmament enters critical phase

Gen. Rodolphe Haykal is seeking US support for what is likely to be a cautious approach to expanding the geographic scope of the Lebanese army's...

03.02.2026 30

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As Iran stalls, US military strikes risk uncertain outcomes

If Iran’s leaders refuse to negotiate over the Trump administration’s demands, the president may have to choose between strike options that can...

31.01.2026 30

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Navy destroyer, aircraft join US armada amassing near Iran

The US is rapidly massing warships and strike aircraft around Iran as President Donald Trump openly threatens military action.

29.01.2026 20

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Kibbutz defender Ran Gvili is Israel's last hostage killed on Oct 7

Ran Gvili, a young Israeli police officer, was on medical leave when Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.Instead of staying ...

26.01.2026 30

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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group reaches Middle Eastern waters

The carrier's presence gives the White House greater options to authorize strikes deep within Iranian territory while reducing the potential risk of...

26.01.2026 30

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US military negotiated SDF withdrawal from Syria's Raqqa prison

Syrian government forces took full control of Raqqa after hundreds of SDF fighters were evacuated to Kobani under US-negotiated safe passage.

24.01.2026 30

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US military airlifts Syria ISIS prisoners to Iraq after SDF retreat: What to know

The airlift underscored the speed with which Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces took control of camps and prisons previously secured by...

22.01.2026 40

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Where are the main US military bases in the Middle East?

Jan 14 (Reuters) - Following are the significant military bases in the Middle East. Iran has threatened to strike U.S. bases in the region if attacked...

14.01.2026 40

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Russia's Lavrov says the U.S. is smashing the world around with its raid on Venezuela and threats to Iran

MOSCOW, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States was fragmenting the very international...

14.01.2026 30

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Germany open to deepening ties with Syrian government, says Berlin

BERLIN, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Germany is open to deepening relations with the new Syrian government, a German government spokesperson said, adding that...

14.01.2026 30

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France studying possible transfer of Eutelsat terminals to Iran, foreign minister says

PARIS, Jan 14 (Reuters) - France's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Paris was looking at the possibility of sending Eutelsat satellite...

14.01.2026 40

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Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists

By Ismet MikailogullariKAPIKOY, Turkey, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Dozens of Iranians crossed the border into Turkey on Wednesday, as authorities in Iran...

14.01.2026 30

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US evacuates some personnel from Qatar air base amid Trump threat to strike Iran

Iran's Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warned Tuesday that Tehran will retaliate for any attacks on the country.

14.01.2026 40

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From cyberattacks to airstrikes, Trump has host of options on Iran

The White House has a bevy of options to turn up the heat on Iran's government short of regime change, former US military and intelligence officials...

13.01.2026 40

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US bombs ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for Palmyra insider attack

The Islamic State has not claimed direct credit for the ambush by a member of the Syria's domestic security forces that killed three American...

20.12.2025 50

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Yemen's main separatist group says it launched military operation in Abyan

DUBAI, Dec ​15 (Reuters) - ​Yemen's ⁠main separatist group, the ​Southern ‍Transitional ​Council, said they ⁠have launched a military...

15.12.2025 20

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Pentagon identifies two US Army soldiers killed in Syria attack

Syria's government said it arrested five people on Sunday following the attack that killed three Americans and wounded several others, but it has...

15.12.2025 20

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Two US soldiers, interpreter killed in ISIS ambush in Syria, Pentagon says

The deadliest attack on American troops in Syria in years comes as the Pentagon aims to reduce its footprint while building trust with...

13.12.2025 20

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Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks only with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Turkish source says

ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ankara on Wednesday, a Turkish...

19.11.2025 20

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Saudi Arabia to receive F-35 jets ‘pretty similar’ to Israel’s, Trump says

The US president says he would like to provide both Saudi Arabia and Israel "top-of-the-line" stealth-capable F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, risking...

19.11.2025 20

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Netanyahu slams 'extremist' Israeli West Bank settlers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed he would deal with the violent "handful of extremists" among Israeli settlers in the occupied West...

18.11.2025 30

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