Middle East – Page 39 – The Defense Post

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2 February

Israel Says It Struck Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon After Warnings

Israel's military struck several locations in south Lebanon, including in two villages where it issued evacuation warnings, saying it was hitting Hezbollah targets.

2 February

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $9-Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a potential $9-billion foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and related equipment.

1 February

A demonstrator holds up a placard reading "All Eyes on Rafah" during a protest for Palestine

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel to Partially Reopen Gaza’s Rafah Crossing

Israel is set to partially reopen the Rafah crossing between the war-devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday though access will be limited to the movement of people.

1 February

Hundreds of citizens and members of the Iranian community in Rome march in solidarity with their compatriots in Iran to protest the killings occurring in Iran and the violent repression of protests, and support Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Rome, Italy, on January 31, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Says Progress Made Towards US Talks Despite Attack Jitters

Iran's top security official said Saturday that progress had been made towards negotiations with the US.

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31 January

Iranian youths walk past a state building covered with a giant anti-US billboard depicting a symbolic image of the destroyed USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) aircraft carrier in downtown Tehran, Iran, on January 28, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Expects Iran to Seek Deal to Avoid US Strikes

President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action

31 January

Syrian Army soldiers deploy throughout the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods following days of fierce clashes with SDF Kurdish forces, which ultimately result in the withdrawal of the Kurdish forces towards eastern Syria.

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Government, Kurds Reach Comprehensive Agreement

Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive deal on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions into the state.

30 January

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘World’s First True Hybrid Drone Propulsion System’ Breaks Cover in Israel

Elbit Systems is outfitting its unmanned aerial vehicles with what it calls the “world’s first true hybrid” propulsion system.

30 January

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ No Need for Military Action Against Iran

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.

30 January