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Nov- 2020 -17 NovemberAsia Pacific
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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4 NovemberCommentary
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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Oct- 2020 -29 OctoberMiddle East
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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23 OctoberAmericas
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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22 OctoberMiddle East
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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19 OctoberMiddle East
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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14 OctoberCommentary
Iran-China-Russia Axis Threatens US and Israeli Interests
The US must continue to build a strong strategic coalition across Southwest Asia to enhance security and help offset the impact of a China-Iran and a Russia-Iran agreement.
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13 OctoberEurope
Iran Says Drone Crashed Near Azerbaijan Border
Iran said an unidentified drone crashed near its border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday, as Baku and Yerevan accused each other of violating a truce in fighting over Nagorno Karabakh.
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2 OctoberMiddle East
US Says It ‘Can’t Tolerate’ Attacks by Iranian-Backed Militias in Iraq
Washington warned that it would not tolerate attacks on US interests in Iraq by Iran-backed militias, as Baghdad worries about a possible US withdrawal.
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1 OctoberMiddle East
Turkey, Iran Deploy ‘Game-Changing’ Drones in North Iraq
Turkey and Iran are increasingly adopting "game-changing" drones as their weapon of choice against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, prompting fears for the safety of civilians and stoking geopolitical tensions.
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