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Syria’s Ahmed Al-Sharaa visits Russia to meet Putin and secure military cooperation
Europe, Middle East, News January 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026,
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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East from Indo-Pacific amid rising Iran tensions
Middle East, News, US January 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have entered the Middle East after
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World leaders gather in Switzerland as US President Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’
Europe, Middle East, News, US January 23, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched his “Board of Peace” on January 22, 2026, at the sidelines
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Turkiye and Qatar sign $1 billion contract to jointly build Istanbul-class frigates for Indonesia
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News January 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish defense consortium TAIS Shipyards has signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding with Qatar’s
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Syria announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led SDF after weeks of fighting
Middle East, News January 19, 2026 , by IRIA
The Syrian government formally signed an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
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US approves $110 million of military satellite communication equipment sales for Iraq
Middle East, News, US January 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a $110 million sale to expand and sustain Iraq’s military satellite
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Russian President Putin speaks to leaders of Israel and Iran, offers mediation amid ongoing tensions
Europe, Middle East, News January 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone calls on January 16, 2026, with Israeli Prime Minister
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US orders partial evacuation from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid rising tensions with Iran
Middle East, News, US January 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Some personnel at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East,
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Iran warns it will target US and Israel if Washington attacks over ongoing protests
Middle East, News January 12, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has warned it will retaliate against Israel and the U.S. if attacked. The warning came as mass protests
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Trump threatens US intervention if Iran kills protesters amid escalating unrest
Middle East, News, US January 3, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Trump has warned Iran’s authorities against killing protesters, saying the United States