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US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar
Middle East, News, US August 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling
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Saudi Arabia announces Red Sea defense alliance as 15 countries sign joint statement
Middle East, News August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia is moving to activate a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at protecting freedom
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US-Iran talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz face obstacles as both sides demand concessions
Middle East, News, US August 12, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and Iran have hardened their positions over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News August 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a landmark trilateral defense agreement establishing a
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Iran and Oman near Strait of Hormuz deal as US President Trump announces new Iran talks
Middle East, News, US August 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran said negotiations with Oman over a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are in their
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Oman proposes Gulf-backed plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Iran rejects shared control
Middle East, News, US July 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal which states that any agreement must grant it control
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Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers, escalating Red Sea crisis and threatening global energy routes
Middle East, News July 24, 2026 , by IRIA
The Iran conflict expanded into another major maritime chokepoint on July 23, 2026, after Yemen's Houthi
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US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation deal as Trump links pact to Abraham Accords
Middle East, News, US July 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement that
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US and Saudi Arabia’s military leaders discuss expanding defense cooperation amid rising regional tensions
Middle East, News, US July 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia's Chief of the General Staff, Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, met with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
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Iran attacks Gulf states after US launches largest strikes against Iran in months
Middle East, News, US July 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States carried out its largest wave of airstrikes against Iran since fighting resumed, targeting