Middle East
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May- 2026 -17 May
Pakistani Minister Arrives in Tehran to ‘Facilitate’ US-Iran Peace Talks: Media
Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Tehran "to facilitate" talks between Iran and the US that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire.
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17 May
Iran State TV Says European Countries in Talks With Tehran for Hormuz Transit
Iranian state television said that European countries were in talks with Tehran over transit for ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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16 May
Israel Confirms Hamas Armed Wing Chief Killed in Gaza Strike
The Israeli military confirmed that Al-Haddad, chief of Hamas' armed wing, was killed in an air strike in Gaza the day before.
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16 May
Israel Strikes South Lebanon Day After Ceasefire Extension
Israel launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, despite the extension of the truce between the two countries.
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15 May
When Rifles Go Airborne: Iraq’s New Combat Drone Brings Rifle Firepower Aloft
A new multi-mission drone mounted with an infantry rifle has emerged as Iraq's latest push to pair all-day airborne surveillance with integrated firepower support.
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15 May
Iran Allows Chinese Ships to Pass Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that naval forces had allowed a number of Chinese ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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15 May
Israel Moves to Extend F-35I Range With New External Fuel Tanks
Israel has contracted Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop external fuel tanks for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I jets.
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14 May
Palestinians Say West Bank Teen Killed by Israeli Fire
A Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli fire in a West Bank village, the latest episode of violence in the occupied territory.
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14 May
ZenaTech Eyes Gulf Defense Market With Ukraine Drone Production Hub
Canada-based ZenaTech established a Ukrainian subsidiary for counter-drone and interceptor systems aimed at defense customers in the Gulf.
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14 May
Vessel off UAE Coast ‘Taken,’ Now Bound for Iran Waters: UK Maritime Agency
A ship off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now headed towards Iranian waters.
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