Middle East
Rare daytime strikes target Syrian military airport near Damascus - report
February 9, 2024 — The strikes follow other recent military operations in Syria blamed on Israel
US forces strike two Houthi mobile anti-ship missiles in Red Sea
February 9, 2024 — The Houthi missiles were considered an imminent threat to US military ahead of the response
Biden's payback: Pro-Iran militia chiefs killed in Baghdad drone strike
February 8, 2024 — U.S. says its forces carried out killing of commanders of the Kataib Hezbollah militia responsible for the attack on a base in Jordan where three American servicemen were killed
US drone strike in Baghdad kills senior commander of Iran-backed militia
February 8, 2024 — Paramilitary officials say 2 other members of Kataeb Hezbollah, which US suspects led deadly attack on American forces, killed in car with Wissam Mohammed ‘Abu Bakr’ al-Saadi
Houthis vow to step up Red Sea attacks if Israel-Hamas war continues
February 7, 2024 — Greek and British ships carrying goods damaged in Yemeni naval missile attacks in the Red Sea
Houthis fire missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, one sustains minor damage
February 6, 2024 — No injuries were reported; the ship performed evasive maneuvers and continued its journey.