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Israel expands Lebanon offensive, seizes historic Beaufort Castle in deepest incursion in 26 years
Middle East, News June 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Israeli forces crossed Lebanon’s Litani River on May 31, 2026, and captured the strategic Beaufort
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World military leaders and defense chiefs meet in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue 2026
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 31, 2026 , by IRIA
This year’s Shangri-La Dialogue opened in Singapore on May 29, 2026, with a focus on Indo-Pacific security,
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At least 16 killed in Southern Lebanon as Israel intensifies attacks during Muslim festival
Middle East, News May 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people and wounded dozens on Eid day as
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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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US launches new strikes in southern Iran despite Trump’s push for peace talks
Middle East, News, US May 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States launched fresh military strikes in southern Iran on May 26, 2026, targeting missile
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Trump says ‘mandatory’ for Muslim nations involved in Iran deal to join Abraham Accords
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US May 26, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 25, 2026, that all Muslim-majority countries involved in the
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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