Middle East
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May- 2025 -9 May
To Stop Iran, Focus on Jordan and the West Bank
To effectively counter Iran’s influence, the US must shift its strategic focus to Jordan and the West Bank, where Iran is actively working to establish new footholds.
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9 May
Amnesty Says UAE Supplying Sudan Paramilitaries With Chinese Weapons
Chinese-made weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates have been identified with Sudan's paramilitaries, Amnesty International said Thursday, as drone attacks prompted civilians to flee the army-held aid hub of Port Sudan.
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8 May
Yemen’s Houthis to Keep Attacking Israeli Ships Despite US Deal
Yemen's Houthi rebels will continue targeting Israeli ships in the Red Sea, an official told AFP on Wednesday, despite a ceasefire that ended weeks of intense US strikes on the Iran-backed group.
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7 May
Hamas Says Commander Killed in Israel Lebanon Strike
Hamas said one of its commanders was killed in an Israeli strike on the south Lebanon city of Sidon on Wednesday, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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7 May
Israel Discusses JASSM Missile Procurement With US
Israel is reportedly in “advanced talks” with the US to procure Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles from Lockheed Martin.
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7 May
Sudan Cuts Ties With UAE After Paramilitary Drone Strikes on Port Sudan
Sudan's army-aligned government on Tuesday severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of supplying weapons used by the rival paramilitaries to strike its de facto capital.
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7 May
US, Yemen’s Houthis Agree Ceasefire: Mediator Oman
The US and Yemen's Houthis have reached a ceasefire agreement, mediators announced Tuesday, saying the deal would ensure "freedom of navigation" in the Red Sea where the Iran-backed rebels have attacked shipping for months.
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6 May
Hamas Says No Point in Further Gaza Truce Talks
A senior Hamas official said Tuesday the group was no longer interested in truce talks with Israel and urged the international community to halt Israel's "hunger war" against Gaza.
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5 May
US Approves $3.5 Billion AMRAAM Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $3.5 billion.
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5 May
Israel Cabinet Approves Plan Including Gaza ‘Conquest’: Official
Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to expand military operations in Gaza, including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory and a push for its residents to leave, an official said Monday.
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