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Comments Off on US awards $1.02 billion contract to Raytheon to deliver NASAMS air defense systems to Kuwait 0

US awards $1.02 billion contract to Raytheon to deliver NASAMS air defense systems to Kuwait
Middle East, News, US May 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a contract worth more than $1.02 billion to supply
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Trump announces progress on Iran deal, holds talks with Gulf and regional leaders
Middle East, News, US May 24, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said a new agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” raising
Comments Off on UAE reports drone strike near nuclear plant as Iran War crisis intensifies 0

UAE reports drone strike near nuclear plant as Iran War crisis intensifies
Middle East, News May 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Arab Emirates said on May 17, 2026, that a drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear
Comments Off on India signs defense and energy deals with UAE amid growing regional tensions 0

India signs defense and energy deals with UAE amid growing regional tensions
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 16, 2026 , by IRIA
India and UAE signed a series of major agreements on defense, energy, shipping, and investment during
Comments Off on Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position 0

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position
Middle East, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gathered in Jeddah on April 28, 2026, for their first in-person
Comments Off on US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire 0

US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire
Middle East, News, US April 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on April 23, 2026, after the U.S. military seized
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China’s Xi holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Salman to discuss Middle East crisis
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on April 20,
Comments Off on Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists 0

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists
Middle East, News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels during the
Comments Off on Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran 0

Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran,
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 14, 2026, to conduct high-level talks