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Featured / Middle East

It Isn’t World War III

January 7, 2020January 8, 2020 - by Derek Bisaccio

The first reaction of many Americans to the news of Qassem Soleimani’s killing on January 3 was fear that this strike might lead to a war between the U.S. and …

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Featured / Geopolitics / Middle East

U.S. Combat Strikes Takes Out Iranian General Soleimani

January 3, 2020January 7, 2020 - by Derek Bisaccio

After several tense days in Iraq, the U.S. on January 2 carried out precision air strikes on a pair of vehicles close to Baghdad International Airport, resulting in the deaths …

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Geopolitics / Middle East

U.S. Military Aid to Lebanon Unfrozen

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Several months after putting a hold on military aid to Lebanon, the U.S. has lifted its block. On Monday, three sources told the Associated Press that the U.S. has unfrozen …

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Geopolitics / Middle East

Russia Ready to Discuss Arms Contracts with Iran

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Russian government is ready to proceed with negotiations on arms sales to Iran. At the Dubai Air Show, the director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Dmitry …

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Middle East / Military Aircraft

Iranian Air Force Considering Yasin for Light Attack Role

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Iranian Air Force is considering the use of the Yasin jet trainer in the light attack role. In an interview with Iranian state TV over the weekend, Amir Karim …

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Geopolitics / Middle East

Iran to Propose Multilateral Gulf Security Initiative

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Iran’s President will unveil a proposal for a multilateral Gulf Security initiative at the U.N. General Assembly this week. The Iranian presidential website quoted President Hassan Rouhani as saying, “This …

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Featured / Middle East

Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities Highlights Challenges for Saudi Foreign Policy

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

In an escalation in the ongoing standoff between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the Saudi oil facilities Abqaiq and Khurais were hit by a brazen attack over the weekend, damaging the …

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Geopolitics / Middle East

President Trump Open to Meeting with President Rouhani

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he is amenable to the idea of meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani. At a press conference alongside French President …

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Geopolitics / Media & Podcasts / Middle East / Region

Forecast Roundtable – Tensions Rising with Iran, Part 2

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 - by Forecast International

In today’s podcast, the Forecast Roundtable continues its discussion regarding rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. Senior International Military Markets analyst Daniel Darling speaks to Forecast International analysts Matthew …

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Middle East / Missiles

Iran to Show Off Bavar 373 System

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

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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