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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
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US military lost at least 42 aircraft since start of Iran war
News, US May 23, 2026 , by IRIA
At least 42 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged beyond repair since the start of Operation
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US halts $14 billion arms sales to Taiwan amid Iran War
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has temporarily paused a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as Washington reviews
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Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, JF-17 jets and HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 of its troops, fighter jets, drones, and an advanced air defense system to
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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
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USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns home after 326-day deployment supporting Iran War and Venezuela operations
News, US May 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, returned to Naval Station
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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
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Iran’s IRGC conducts anti-invasion military drills in Tehran
Middle East, News May 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted extensive military exercises in and around
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Turkiye eases trade restrictions with Armenia amid normalization efforts
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye has lifted restrictions on direct trade with Armenia in what officials described as another step
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Pentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran War increases to $29 billion
Middle East, News, US May 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The Pentagon said May 12, 2026, that the United States has spent an estimated $29 billion on the ongoing