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Control of Zagros mountains would put Iran on defensive during conflict
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2022-08-29

Control of Zagros mountains would put Iran on defensive during conflict

The destruction of critical infrastructure in the Zagros mountain range would allow forces opposed to the Iranian regime free rein over a key corridor to hit vital targets.

US military hits Iran-backed militants in Syria following rocket attack
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2022-08-25

US military hits Iran-backed militants in Syria following rocket attack

The helicopter attack on targets used by Iran-backed militants to fire rockets came a day after air strikes took out a number of facilities used by groups associated with the IRGC.

US military retaliates against IRGC-backed militias in Syria
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2022-08-24

US military retaliates against IRGC-backed militias in Syria

The precision air strikes, which destroyed a number of IRGC facilities in Deir Ezzor, were in response to Iran-backed drone attacks on the al-Tanf garrison on August 15.

'Partner in chaos': China sells drones to all buyers in the Middle East
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2022-08-24

'Partner in chaos': China sells drones to all buyers in the Middle East

As Arab countries sign agreements to buy drones from China, Beijing is doing nothing to stop its other drones from going to Iran-backed militias throughout the region.

Embarrassing mishaps consume Russian forces in Ukraine
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2022-08-23

Embarrassing mishaps consume Russian forces in Ukraine

Mysterious explosions at high-value military bases, failures of much-touted air defence systems, and the inability to keep river crossings intact are just a few problems plaguing Russian forces.

'Native Fury' exercise underscores enduring US-Saudi military alliance
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2022-08-19

'Native Fury' exercise underscores enduring US-Saudi military alliance

The fresh exercise comes amid persistent threats in the region, where Iran and its proxies continue to launch attacks, hijack ships and destabilise countries.

Patriot missile defence systems bolster Gulf states against Iranian threats
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2022-08-18

Patriot missile defence systems bolster Gulf states against Iranian threats

The upgraded version of the Patriot surface-to-air missile system is particularly effective against Iran's short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.

With public support, Yemen undermines Iran-Houthi smuggling operations
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2022-08-10

With public support, Yemen undermines Iran-Houthi smuggling operations

Smuggling between Iran and the Houthis flows both ways: Iran supplies arms and drugs, and the Houthis, endangered animals and falcons.

Lessons from Ukraine: HIMARS rocket launchers offer range, mobility for UAE
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2022-08-04

Lessons from Ukraine: HIMARS rocket launchers offer range, mobility for UAE

With the Iranian threat growing, the rocket system gives the UAE the option to effectively target Iranian naval assets or port operations in the Strait of Hormuz in the event of conflict.

Debtors' remorse: recipients of Chinese loans lament strings attached
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2022-08-04

Debtors' remorse: recipients of Chinese loans lament strings attached

From Tajikistan to Pakistan and countries across the Middle East, governments are second guessing the benefits of doing business with China.