Middle East Defense & Security

Executive Summary: Iran has proposed transferring part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile to a third country while refusing U.S. demands to …

Executive Summary: Israel has approved a multibillion-dollar procurement plan to acquire advanced U.S.-built fighter jets, including additional F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The …

The Pakistan-Qatar defense pact entered a decisive phase this month. Senior Qatari and Pakistani officials held intensive discussions in Doha that officials …

U.S. Iran Blockade Pressure Continues During Ceasefire The Iran blockade remains a central pillar of U.S. strategy as Washington pressures Tehran during …

Israel Lebanon Ceasefire Talks Could Mark A Regional Turning Point Israel Lebanon ceasefire talks gained momentum as Israeli leaders discussed a potential …

Lebanon Israel Talks Begin In Washington Amid Rising Border Tensions Lebanon Israel talks are set to begin in Washington, marking a renewed …

¦ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, 2026 that Rome is suspending the automatic …

Trump Iran Ceasefire Halts Six-Week War — Strait of Hormuz to Reopen as Diplomacy Enters Critical Phase The Trump Iran ceasefire announced …

Strait of Hormuz Closure Triggers U.S. Military Campaign and Splits Gulf Oil Revenues The Strait of Hormuz crisis, now entering its sixth …

¦ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE Defense analysts have identified at least four distinct air corridors Israeli fighter jets could use to …