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  US Secretary of State travels to the Middle East amid Israel-Palestine conflict

  Middle East, News, US October 14, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Middle East with a mission to prevent war in the region and to show solidarity with Israel after the Hamas attack. America’s top diplomat is visiting Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt from October 11 to 15, 2023.
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  NATO defense leaders launch initiative to enhance maritime surveillance capabilities

  Europe, News October 14, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO Defense Ministers launched the 'Digital Ocean Vision' initiative during their two-day meeting in Brussels. The project aims to enhance the alliance’s maritime situational awareness from seabed to space.
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  Comments Off on Iranian President and Saudi Crown Prince hold first talks since ties restored to discuss Israel-Palestine conflict 0

  Iranian President and Saudi Crown Prince hold first talks since ties restored to discuss Israel-Palestine conflict

  Middle East, News October 13, 2023 , by IRIA

  President of Iran Ibrahim Raisi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held their first-ever bilateral discussion during a phone call on October 11, 2023. This is the first time in decades that the leaders of the two rival nations have spoken directly to each other.
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  US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as North Korea strengthens ties with Russia

  Asia-Pacific, News October 13, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered USS Ronald Regan aircraft carrier arrived at South Korea’s southern port of Busan along with its battle group on October 12, 2023. The U.S. aircraft carrier battle group visited South Korea to show support for its regional ally.
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  Comments Off on US increases Military and Intelligence support to Israel in fight against Hamas 0

  US increases Military and Intelligence support to Israel in fight against Hamas

  Middle East, News, US October 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of Defense has detailed the military and intelligence support it is providing to Israel in its fight against Hamas attacks. According to some sources, the White House and U.S. Congress are crafting an emergency $2 billion aid package for Israel.
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  NATO Defense Ministers meet to discuss Ukraine issue, Israel-Palestine war

  Europe, News October 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO Defense Ministers met in Brussels to discuss the support for Ukraine and the Israel-Palestine war. The Allies discussed ways to strengthen deterrence and defense of the Alliance as well as NATO operations and missions in different regions.
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  US Navy commissions Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

  News, US October 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Navy commissioned its latest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas on October 7, 2023. It is the first Flight III ship and the most capable warship in this class. The destroyer was built by the leading producer of ships for the U.S. Navy, Huntington-Ingalls Shipbuilding.
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  Western leaders assure support for Israel, call on Iran not to expand conflict

  Europe, Middle East, News October 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  Leaders of the United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, and Itay held a video conference call to discuss the ongoing security situation in Israel. Biden and his allies reaffirmed their support for Israel and called on Iran "not to expand the conflict beyond Gaza".
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  US sends aircraft carrier and naval destroyers to support Israel after Hamas attack

  Middle East, News, US October 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy has moved its aircraft carrier and warships closer to Israeli shores in the eastern Mediterranean amid escalating tensions in the region after the Hamas group launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
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  Japan advances Tomahawk missile procurement by one year

  Asia-Pacific, News October 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  Japan has hastened its efforts to procure the U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles by one year. Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru announced that Tokyo will start receiving the missiles from fiscal 2025 instead of 2026.

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