Middle East Defense & Security

Executive Summary: Fresh U.S. military strikes against Iranian military infrastructure have triggered a new round of retaliation across the Gulf, with Iran …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Yes — the United States bombed Iran. On June 22, 2025, U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and Navy …

Executive Summary: The United States and Iran electronically signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding on June 14-15, 2026, ending more than 100 …

Executive Summary: US President Donald Trump said Iran shot down a US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter while it was patrolling the Strait …

Executive Summary: Israel and Iran exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time since an April ceasefire, marking a significant escalation in …

Executive Summary: U.S. forces intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles and four attack drones launched toward Gulf partners and the Strait of Hormuz, …

A fresh military exchange between Washington and Tehran has increased tensions around one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, raising concerns …

Executive Summary: Israel defense exports reached a record $19.2 billion in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth and a nearly …

Executive Summary: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an expanded ground operation in southern Lebanon following renewed Hezbollah rocket and drone …

Hezbollah rocket barrage triggers air raid sirens across northern Israeli cities as security forces assess damage. Executive Summary: Hezbollah launched dozens of …