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Iran's international isolation deepens as its drones bolster Russia's invasion
Security

2022-09-27

Iran's international isolation deepens as its drones bolster Russia's invasion

Russian-deployed Iranian drones have been used in a host of 'suicide' attacks against Ukrainian targets recently, further straining Iran's ties with the international community.

Syrian tribe finds ways to exact revenge on ISIS
Security

2022-09-27

Syrian tribe finds ways to exact revenge on ISIS

Memory runs deep for the al-Shaitat tribe, which lost about 700 of its own in a 2014 ISIS massacre, and is determined to eliminate the group.

Jordan, US deepen 'ironclad' strategic partnership with new agreement
Security

2022-09-20

Jordan, US deepen 'ironclad' strategic partnership with new agreement

The United States will provide Jordan nearly $1.5 billion in assistance every year for seven years, addressing the extraordinary challenges Jordan faces.

As tensions rise, China's partners, debtors risk being dragged into conflict
Security

2022-09-15

As tensions rise, China's partners, debtors risk being dragged into conflict

'China is employing its growing economic power as a means of coercing or enticing other states to comply with its foreign policy priorities or principles of international relations,' said one analyst.

Expansive multi-nation military drill in Jordan comes amid growing regional threats
Security

2022-09-13

Expansive multi-nation military drill in Jordan comes amid growing regional threats

The 'Eager Lion' exercise brought together dozens of militaries from around the world and aimed to improve capabilities and response times in the face of demanding crisis situations.

Tourists return to ancient city of Hatra in Ninawa province, Iraq
Security

2022-09-12

Tourists return to ancient city of Hatra in Ninawa province, Iraq

ISIS fighters were filmed destroying Hatra's artefacts in 2015. Reconstruction efforts are ongoing, and now visitors are beginning to return.

US sanctions Iranian company that shipped drones to Russia
Security

2022-09-09

US sanctions Iranian company that shipped drones to Russia

Russia is making desperate choices to continue its unprovoked war against Ukraine, and nations that continue to help the Kremlin are paying the price.

IRGC behind drone attack on al-Tanf base in southern Syria: analysts
Security

2022-09-07

IRGC behind drone attack on al-Tanf base in southern Syria: analysts

The two unmanned aerial vehicles, shot down before they reached their target, have been identified as Iranian Samad series drones.

US, partners carry out Bomber Task Force mission over Middle East
Security

2022-09-06

US, partners carry out Bomber Task Force mission over Middle East

The drill 'demonstrates the collective capabilities of the military partnership we’ve developed in the Middle East', CENTCOM's commander said.

China's territorial disputes threaten global peace, commerce
Security

2022-09-01

China's territorial disputes threaten global peace, commerce

From the South China Sea to Central Asia, Beijing's quest to expand its geopolitical and military influence poses a direct threat to world peace and the future of international commerce.