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New US-led CMF task force to patrol Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
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2022-04-14

New US-led CMF task force to patrol Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

The new Combined Maritime Forces task force will patrol the Red Sea, from the Suez Canal through Bab al-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden.

Iran's short- and medium-range missiles offer limited strike, deterrence capabilities
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2022-04-14

Iran's short- and medium-range missiles offer limited strike, deterrence capabilities

A massive Iranian missile attack would be largely ineffective, and then leave Iran defenceless for years, experts say.

Iran funnelling arms to Russia via allied Iraqi militias: report
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2022-04-13

Iran funnelling arms to Russia via allied Iraqi militias: report

Munitions and military hardware are being sent to Iran via the Shalamcheh crossing with Iraq, and from there to Russia via the Caspian Sea.

China indirectly fueling Yemen chaos through economic support for Iran
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2022-04-05

China indirectly fueling Yemen chaos through economic support for Iran

Funds that Iran receives from China's purchase of its oil are likely being funneled toward weapons for Tehran's proxy groups.

Tourists trickle back to Iraq, home to multiple World Heritage sites
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2022-04-05

Tourists trickle back to Iraq, home to multiple World Heritage sites

For explorers who are unafraid of the odd military roadblock, Iraq is a hot new destination with ancient sites that rival those of Egypt, Syria and Jordan.

Iran-aligned militias are on the move in Syria
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2022-04-04

Iran-aligned militias are on the move in Syria

Syrian activists report a massive redeployment of Iran-aligned militias in an area of eastern Syria that stretches from Palmyra to the Iraq border.

Iraq building Syria wall to stop ISIS infiltration
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2022-03-28

Iraq building Syria wall to stop ISIS infiltration

A concrete wall about a dozen kilometres long and 3.5 metres high is under construction in Sinjar in Ninawa province, in an area facing the southern Syrian al-Hasakeh town of al-Shaddadi.

As losses mount, Russia turns to mercenaries for war against Ukraine
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2022-03-24

As losses mount, Russia turns to mercenaries for war against Ukraine

Ukrainian intelligence earlier this month said it found dog tags made for members of the Wagner Group, shadowy mercenaries who carry out the Kremlin's dirty work in conflicts abroad.

Iraqis tire of Kataib Hizbullah's violence, destabilising activities
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2022-03-16

Iraqis tire of Kataib Hizbullah's violence, destabilising activities

Popular support for Kataib Hizbullah has dwindled, as the false claims the Iran-backed militia makes 'no longer fool the people', citizens say.

Ukraine, allies warn Russia is laying groundwork for chemical weapons use
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2022-03-16

Ukraine, allies warn Russia is laying groundwork for chemical weapons use

Just as Russia claimed chemical atrocities in Syria were staged by Syrian rescue volunteers, it now seems to be setting the stage for the use of banned weapons in its Ukraine war.