Middle East
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Jan- 2026 -31 January
Trump Expects Iran to Seek Deal to Avoid US Strikes
President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action
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31 January
Syria Government, Kurds Reach Comprehensive Agreement
Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive deal on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions into the state.
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30 January
‘World’s First True Hybrid Drone Propulsion System’ Breaks Cover in Israel
Elbit Systems is outfitting its unmanned aerial vehicles with what it calls the “world’s first true hybrid” propulsion system.
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30 January
Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ No Need for Military Action Against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.
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30 January
EU Designates Iran Guards as ‘Terrorist Organization’
The EU agreed Thursday to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a "terrorist organization" over a deadly crackdown on mass protests.
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30 January
Turkey to Offer Mediation on US-Iran Tensions, Weighs Border Measures
Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's foreign minister on Friday, officials said.
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29 January
Lockheed Martin to Support Saudi Arabia’s Digital Push With New Software Factory
Lockheed Martin has revealed the establishment of its new software development center in Saudi Arabia, supporting the government’s rapid development of sovereign digital capabilities and the company’s portfolio expansion.
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29 January
Israel Signs $183M Deal With Elbit for Air Munitions
Israel has signed a $183-million, multi-year deal with Elbit Systems to supply air munitions and expand the country’s domestic defense production.
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29 January
Iran Vows to Resist Any US Attack, Insists Ready for Nuclear Deal
Iran's foreign minister warned its forces would respond immediately and forcefully to any US military operation after President Trump declared time was running out to avoid one.
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29 January
Iraq PM Candidate Maliki Denounces Trump’s ‘Blatant’ Interference
Iraq's main candidate for the premiership al-Maliki denounced Washington's "blatant interference," after President Trump threatened to end all support to the country if Maliki took the post.
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