Middle East
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May- 2026 -4 May
France Steps Up Missile Output After Middle East Ops Drain Stockpiles
France is accelerating missile production after operations in the Middle East exposed shortages in its ammunition stockpiles.
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4 May
US Approves Sale of APKWS to Israel, Qatar, and UAE
The US State Department has approved three separate foreign military sales of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE.
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4 May
Israel Approves Deal to Buy Fighter Jets From US
Israel approved a deal to acquire two combat squadrons of fighter jets, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it would “reinforce” its air superiority.
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3 May
Iran Warns of Ceasefire Violation as US Plans to Escort Hormuz Ships
Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire.
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3 May
Trump Calls Iran Talks ‘Very Positive,’ US to ‘Guide’ Ships Through Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were underway with Iran on finding a solution to the war.
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3 May
US Targets Chinese Oil Terminal in New Iran Sanctions
The US on Friday imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil terminal as part of a slew of new measures on Iran, as it warned of repercussions for ships paying "tolls" demanded by Tehran.
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3 May
Russian Strike Kills One as Ukraine Launches Hundreds of Drones
Russian strikes on southern Ukraine killed one person and wounded four others, military officials said Sunday, as Russia reported shooting down more than 300 Ukrainian drones.
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3 May
Israel Strikes Several Parts of South Lebanon, Says Targeted Hezbollah
Israel carried out strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, its military saying it hit dozens of Hezbollah targets.
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2 May
14 Iranian Soldiers Killed in Demining Operation: Local Media
Fourteen soldiers were killed on Friday during operations to defuse unexploded ordnance in Iran's northwestern Zanjan province, local media reported.
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2 May
US Approves $4 Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Qatar
The US said Friday it had approved a $4 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Gulf ally Qatar, as well as the sale of precision weapons systems to Israel for nearly $1 billion.
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