The Pentagon is set to deploy nearly a dozen air-defence systems to protect troops in the region, including in Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Hostilities in Syria are the worst in 4 years, with disregard for civilian lives, UN official says
The head of the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Syria says that fighting there has reached its worst point in years, with devastating consequences for civilians.
Iran-backed militia claim responsibility for attacks on US military in Iraq and Syria, report says
An Iraqi militant group backed by Iran has claimed responsibility for an attack on US forces in southeastern Syria, according to reports.
Drones Attack US Bases in Syria and Iraq: A New Warfare Landscape
In the sun-scorched landscape of Syria’s Homs province, a US military base in Attanf was the target of an audacious attack. Unseen assailants, piloting drones armed with unknown payloads, launched an …
Pre-Emptive Or Provocation? Why Israel Struck Syria’s Airports Amid Gaza Onslaught
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on October 22 fired rockets at the airports of Damascus and Aleppo – the two main cities of Syria – that brought fl …
Nikita Smagin : Forgotten Front: Why Syria Is Becoming a Headache for Russia
Russia has set itself the joint mission with Iran of pushing the United States out of Syria—and ideally out of the entire Middle East. Yet Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and subsequent …
Israel now waging war on three battle fronts — with Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria
An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Israel is now waging war on three battle fronts — Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Syria. As the conflict escalates, the US is boosting its …
‘Too big to fail’ Egypt faces economic crisis but has an anti-Gaza refugee policy. Israel and the U.S. hope that will change
Egypt already hosts some 9 million refugees and other migrants from countries including Syria, Sudan, Yemen and Libya … a red line not to be crossed and would prefer to face worsening financial …
Iran and Syria Condemn Israel’s Actions: A Delicate Balancing Act Amidst Rising Tensions
In a recent phone conversation, two defense ministers, one from Iran and the other from Syria, exchanged strong condemnation for Israel’s actions in the ongoing conflict with Palestinians. The call …
Israel pounds Gaza, strikes Lebanon, Syria targets; US beefs up military assets in region
Fears that the Israel-Hamas war could mushroom into wider West Asia conflict rose on Sunday with Washington warning of a significant risk to US interests in the region as ally Israel pounded Gaza and …