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Air Strikes Kill 19 Iran-Backed Fighters in Syria: Monitor

Air strikes likely carried out by Israel killed at least 19 pro-Iran militia fighters in war-torn eastern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Thursday.

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Israeli Strikes in Syria Kill 8 Pro-Iran Fighters: Monitor

Israeli air strikes in Syria overnight killed at least eight fighters operating in pro-Iran militias, a war monitoring group said Wednesday.

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Yemen’s Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Aramco Site

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they launched a missile that struck a Saudi Aramco oil distribution facility in the Red Sea city of Jeddah on Monday.

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No Limit to Where Iran Can Defend Itself, Guards Say

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are not tied to "a specific geographical area" in defending the "vital interests" of the Islamic republic, its commander said Thursday, in an apparent retort to Washington.

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Trump Asked Aides About Striking Iran Nuke Site: Report

Two months before he is due to leave office, President Trump asked top aides about the possibility of striking Iran's nuclear facilities.

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International Community Must Constrain Hezbollah to Protect Israel and Civilians

As anger against Lebanon’s rulers continues building, Hezbollah’s abuses – like its use of human shields – should be forcefully and continually exposed.

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US Warns of Missile Strikes on Riyadh Amid Yemen Rebel Attacks

US officials on Wednesday warned of a possible strike on Riyadh, as the Saudi-led military coalition reported the interception of drones and missiles fired by Yemeni rebels towards the kingdom.

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US Drone Strike Kills 17 Jihadists in NW Syria Near Turkish Border

The US army said Thursday it carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda leaders in northwestern Syria near the Turkish border, killing 17 jihadists, according to a war monitor.

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Iran Tests Home-Made Air Defense Systems

Iran tested home-made air defense systems during military exercises, state media said, days after the expiry of an international arms embargo against the Islamic republic.

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Iran Says Will Sell More Arms Than Buy After Embargo Lifted

Iran on Monday said it is more inclined to sell weapons rather than buy them, after it announced the end of a longstanding UN conventional arms embargo.

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