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World leaders condemn Israel’s controversial E1 settlement plan in West Bank
Europe, Middle East, News August 21, 2026 , by IRIA
World leaders have condemned Israel’s decision to advance the E1 settlement project in the occupied
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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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Syria rejects Israeli claims of Turkish military buildup after airstrikes
Middle East, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Syria has rejected Israel’s justification for striking the Abu Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria,
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Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan defense pact, expanding regional security framework
Middle East, News August 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Egypt could join the defense agreement recently signed
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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 defense firm Lockheed Martin to build new THAAD missile launchers for UAE in $211 million deal
Middle East, News, US August 14, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has received a $211.4 million contract modification to manufacture
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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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US Department of War urges defense companies to accelerate weapons production as Iran war strains missile stockpiles
Middle East, News, US August 10, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War is pressing defense companies to accelerate weapons production as the war
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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