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Iran retaliates with strikes on American bases across Middle East after new US attacks
Middle East, News, US September 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran launched missile and drone attacks against U.S. military positions across the Middle East on September 2, 2026, retaliating for a new wave of American strikes on Iranian targets and sharply escalating tensions after a month-long lull in fighting.
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EU countries push to reform veto rules and strengthen foreign policy
Europe, News September 2, 2026 , by IRIA
Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Sweden have urged the European Union to take measures to prevent individual member states from blocking common foreign and security policy decisions, arguing that the bloc must be able to respond more quickly to growing geopolitical challenges.
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Israel and Greece sign $3.5 billion air defense deal amid rising regional tensions
Europe, Middle East, News September 2, 2026 , by IRIA
Israel and Greece have signed a $3.5 billion (€3 billion) defense agreement under which Israel will build a multi-layered air and missile defense network for Greece, strengthening military cooperation between the two countries as Athens accelerates the modernization of its armed forces.
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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan hold first ministerial meeting of Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News September 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have begun putting their new mutual defense agreement into operation, with senior officials from the three countries meeting in Istanbul on August 31, 2026, to establish mechanisms for closer military and political coordination.
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SCO leaders gather in Kyrgyzstan for annual summit as bloc marks 25 years of regional cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News September 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member and partner states have gathered in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for a two-day summit focused on regional security, economic cooperation and the future development of the Eurasian organization as it marks its 25th anniversary.
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Russia warns over NATO’s Arctic expansion as alliance continues Arctic Sentry exercises
Europe, News August 31, 2026 , by IRIA
Russia has warned that NATO’s expanding military activity in the Arctic poses a direct threat to its security, as the alliance continues exercises and deployments across the High North.
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US Air Force awards $131 billion contract to Boeing for F-15 production and modernization
News, US August 31, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a framework contract with a maximum value of $131.23 billion to produce, modernize, and sustain F-15 fighter jets for the U.S. military and foreign customers through 2037.
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Trump says US secures majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
News, US August 30, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela that would give Washington majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves, describing it as the “biggest oil deal in world history.”
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Pentagon official visits NATO headquarters as US reviews military presence in Europe
Europe, News, US August 29, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby visited NATO headquarters in Brussels on August 27, 2026. The visit comes as the United States continues a major review of its military force posture and basing arrangements in Europe.
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Pakistan and Kuwait sign new defense agreement to expand military cooperation
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News August 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a new defense cooperation agreement aimed at expanding military ties between the two countries, including cooperation in training, capacity building, border management, and the exchange of military expertise.