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16 February

Air

Syrian Air defences respond to Israeli missiles targeting south of the capital Damascus, on July 20, 2020

Israel Strikes Town South of Damascus: Syrian State Media

Israeli shelling struck a town south of Damascus on Wednesday evening, causing material damage, according to Syrian state media.

9 February

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Guards Unveil Missile Said to Put Israel in Reach

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the development of a surface-to-surface missile whose stated range would put Israel within reach.

7 February

Americas

This file photo from 2019 shows an Iranian flag at Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Iran Nuclear Deal ‘in Sight’ but Urgent Need to Finalize

The US said a deal was possible with Iran on its nuclear program but that an agreement had to be completed urgently as Tehran advances its capabilities, on the eve of renewed talks.

3 February

Middle East

Members of the Israeli border guards block the entrance to the village of Al-Lubban Al-Sharqiah, south of Nablus, during a demonstration by settlers at the entrance to the village

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Signs Defense Agreement With Bahrain in Gulf First

Israel signed a defense agreement with Bahrain, its first such deal with a Gulf country since establishing diplomatic ties with Manama and Abu Dhabi more than a year ago.

2 February

Middle East

In this file photo taken on September 21, 2019, Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Hossein Salami speaks in capital Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Opposition Says Iran Created Mercenary Naval Unit for Attacks

Iran has created a new naval militia made up of mercenaries from around the region to attack enemies in its neighborhood and particularly off Yemen, the exiled opposition alleged.

1 February

Americas

An Iranian flag fluttering at an undisclosed location in the Islamic republic next to a surface-to-surface Qiam-1 (Rising) missile

Staff Writer With AFP

US Urges Direct Nuclear Talks With Iran, Says Time Running Out

A senior US official said time was running out for nuclear negotiations with Iran and urged Tehran to agree to direct talks to help forge a deal.

Jan- 2022 -

20 January

Asia Pacific

Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Moudge-class frigate Sahan

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran, Russia, China to Stage Indian Ocean War Games

Iran, Russia, and China will begin on Friday joint naval drills for three days in the Indian Ocean, seeking to reinforce "common security," an Iranian naval official said.

19 January

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