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B-52 bombers equipped with cruise missiles expand options for US military
Security

2021-10-04

B-52 bombers equipped with cruise missiles expand options for US military

The long-range, heavy bomber can carry 20 newly updated cruise missiles that can change course mid flight and hit targets up to 1,000km away.

Taliban's oppression of minorities raises spectre of civil war
Security

2021-09-30

Taliban's oppression of minorities raises spectre of civil war

Members of the Iran-backed Fatemiyoun Division and other groups see the Taliban's discrimination of Afghanistan's Shia minority as cause for war.

US missile system poised to deter Iranian navy in Strait of Hormuz
Security

2021-09-29

US missile system poised to deter Iranian navy in Strait of Hormuz

The US and its allies are policing sensitive waterways ranging from the narrow Strait of Hormuz to the sprawling Arabian Sea amid tensions with Iran.

Iraq's Shia shrines have become centres for Iranian profit-making, spying
Security

2021-09-27

Iraq's Shia shrines have become centres for Iranian profit-making, spying

Iran has cornered the market on Iraq's Shia shrines and is making huge profits from the billion-dollar business, and is using them as a portal through which to engage in intelligence activities.

Iraq launches campaign to secure archaeological sites in Dhi Qar
Security

2021-09-24

Iraq launches campaign to secure archaeological sites in Dhi Qar

Security forces and archaeologists are coming together to protect Iraq's historic sites and ancient artefacts in Dhi Qar, and safeguard them from smuggling.

'Bright Star' military exercise reinforces Middle East stability amid tensions
Security

2021-09-22

'Bright Star' military exercise reinforces Middle East stability amid tensions

The multinational military exercise 'Bright Star' brought 21 militaries together in Egypt this month to train together and enhance security ties.

2 al-Qaeda linked commanders killed in Syria
Security

2021-09-21

2 al-Qaeda linked commanders killed in Syria

Two extremist leaders, widely reported to be Hurras al-Deen officials, have been killed in drone strikes in Syria's Idlib province, monitor says.

Heavily defended Iranian missile base vulnerable to US precision weapons
Security

2021-09-20

Heavily defended Iranian missile base vulnerable to US precision weapons

Iran has placed significant air defences around the Khorramabad base to deter any attack by an air force, but precision guided weapons, such as US tactical missiles, make such defences useless.

Spanish port off Gibraltar projects US naval power across regions
Security

2021-09-15

Spanish port off Gibraltar projects US naval power across regions

Strategically situated near the Strait of Gibraltar, Naval Station Rota allows US and NATO ships to project military power into the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East.

Drone attack on Erbil airport follows familiar pattern of Iran-backed militias
Security

2021-09-13

Drone attack on Erbil airport follows familiar pattern of Iran-backed militias

Although the latest attack did not cause any damage or casualties, the pattern of Iran-trained Iraqi militias using explosive-laden drones is causing considerable concern.