Middle East
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Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE during Iran war Huckabee confirms
May 12, 2026 — Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE during Iran war, Huckabee confirms. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed that Israel sent Iron Dome batteries to the UAE during the Iran war, marking a major step in cooperation between the two countries.
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Historic unprecedented IDF US ran covert rescue operations from Iraq during Iran war
May 11, 2026 — ‘Historic, unprecedented’: IDF, US ran covert rescue operations from Iraq during Iran war. IDF special forces rescue units had been clandestinely placed in Iraq in order to have the capability to jump into action to rescue any IDF pilots who might crash-land if they were shot down.
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Iran insists latest proposal is generous despite Trumps rejection
May 11, 2026 — Iran insists latest proposal is ‘generous’ despite Trump’s rejection. “Our demand is legitimate: we are calling for an end to the war” said Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei.
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US to host third round of talks between Israel and Lebanon next week
May 8, 2026 — US to host third round of talks between Israel and Lebanon next week. Military representatives from both sides set to participate for first time, Israeli official says, as sides aim to advance concrete measures for disarming Hezbollah
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Irans Pezeshkian says he recently met with yet-to-be-seen supreme leader
May 8, 2026 — Iran’s Pezeshkian says he recently met with yet-to-be-seen supreme leader. Islamic Republic’s president does not say exactly when his meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei took place, but describes son of slain supreme leader as ‘humble’ and ‘sincere’
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Secret CIA analysis revealed Iran can survive months of blockade still has 70 of its missiles
May 8, 2026 — Secret CIA analysis revealed: Iran can survive months of blockade, still has 70% of its missiles. Iran will be able to survive the US blockade for at least another 90 days, and perhaps much longer according to the intelligence agency, the Washington Post reports; ‘Its economic situation is really not as dire as claimed’; It ... Secret CIA analysis revealed Iran can survive months of blockade still has 70 of its missiles
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US carries out strikes on Iran Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Tehran targeting US destroyers
May 8, 2026 — US carries out strikes on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for Tehran targeting US destroyers. Iranian media claimed that the US carried out “hostile action,” while a Fox News reporter said on X/Twitter that the US carried out strikes on Bandar Abbas and Qeshm, citing a senior US official.
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Irans IRGC takes over real power from the supreme leader
May 7, 2026 — Iran’s IRGC takes over real power from the supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation has sharply limited his authority, rendering his role largely symbolic.
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Iran attacks could deepen Israel-Gulf security alliance UAE analyst says
May 7, 2026 — Iran attacks could deepen Israel-Gulf security alliance, UAE analyst says. Sultan Alali tells ynet Global the UAE remains calm after two days of ‘reckless’ Iranian attacks, with daily life uninterrupted and growing regional threats strengthening strategic cooperation with Israel
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IDF confirms top Hezbollah commander who planned to conquer the Galilee eliminated Watch
May 7, 2026 — IDF confirms top Hezbollah commander who planned to ‘conquer the Galilee’ eliminated | Watch Ahmed Ali Balout, who directed attacks on Israeli troops and rebuilt Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, killed in Dahieh as Israel says it struck more than 180 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon this week
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Follow the money
May 6, 2026 — Follow the money. Opinion: Iran’s economic lifeline, not just its nuclear program, should be the focus, with Kharg Island and frozen assets at the center of the fight over the regime’s survival
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Iran launches fresh wave of drones missiles at UAE Defense Ministry says
May 6, 2026 — Iran launches fresh wave of drones, missiles at UAE, Defense Ministry says. The Iranian Foreign Ministry denied launching missiles and drones at the UAE, claiming that they were conducting “defense measures” aimed at US assets in the region.
