Top US general Mark Milley makes surprise visit to Syria Gen. Mark Milley's visit to US troops fighting the Islamic State came as Pentagon officials warn Russia's arms transfers to Iran will embolden the IRGC and its proxies in the Middle East. Syria
US, Saudi Arabia to conduct first counter-drone exercise without allies As tensions heat up with Iran, the Pentagon hopes the Red Sands exercises will convince allies in the Middle East that Western counter-drone technology is still better than China's. Gulf
Analysis IAEA’s visit to Iran could set stage for diplomacy or conflict If diplomacy falters again, the US and Israel are talking about further military collaboration against Iran, while the Islamic Republic itself sends mixed signals about its intentions in the region. By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti
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Top US general visits Israel amid increasing tensions with Iran The Pentagon’s top-ranking officer, Gen. Mark Milley, landed in Israel on Friday to coordinate with senior military officials on Iran strategy. Israel
Oil recovers after UAE says no plans to leave OPEC The price of Brent crude oil fell after a report on tension in the oil cartel between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Gulf
Analysis Israel's credit rating holds, but could face downgrade over judicial reform Fitch recently affirmed Israel’s “A+” rating, but the agency and others have warned about heightened risk in the country related to the government’s controversial judicial reform plans. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Turkey, UAE ink free trade deal in latest thaw The deal marks a new height in improving ties between Ankara and Abu Dhabi after years of locking horns. Turkey
