Yemeni Separatists Storm Government Positions in Aden
A Yemeni separatist group says it has taken control of the city of Aden, a key port on the Gulf of Aden, after days of clashes with forces associated with …
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Iran to Show Off Bavar 373 System
The Iranian defense industry will put its Bavar 373 surface-to-air missile system on display later this month. In an interview with Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir …
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Iranian Enriched Uranium Stockpile Breaches Nuclear Deal
Iran’s stockpile of low-enriched uranium has breached the limit set under an agreement reached between world powers and Tehran in 2015. On July 1, Iranian media began reporting that the …
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U.S. and Iran: Back from the Brink
In U.S. President Donald Trump’s telling, 10 minutes from launch, he called off military strikes on three sites in Iran, which were to be conducted in response to Iran’s downing …
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Forecast Roundtable – Tensions Rising with Iran, Part 1
In today’s podcast, the Forecast Roundtable covers rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly in light of the June 20 shoot-down of an American drone in the Strait of …
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U.K. Freezes Arms Export Licenses to Saudi Arabia Following Court Ruling
The government of the United Kingdom has halted the approval of arms exports licenses to Saudi Arabia, following a ruling by the Court of Appeal that British sales to the …
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Oil Tankers Attacked in the Gulf of Oman
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, following an attack last month that damaged four tankers in the same area. Both tankers sustained significant damage. …
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UAE Reportedly Moves Forward with Gowind Corvette Buy
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly finalized a contract for the procurement of at least two Gowind corvettes. On June 7, French publication La Tribune reported that the UAE had …
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Report: Saudi Arabia Advancing Missile Program with Chinese Help
The Saudi government is moving forward with a ballistic missile program, leveraging support from China, according to a new report. U.S. media outlet CNN claimed in a report on June …
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Iran Reportedly Sought to Procure S-400 SAMs
The Iranian government attempted to buy the S-400 surface-to-air missile system, but was rebuffed, according to a report. On May 30, Bloomberg reported that Tehran had made a request to …
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