Middle East
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Jun- 2026 -20 June
Iran Says Hormuz Closed Again After Israel Strikes Lebanon
Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with the United States to end the Middle East war.
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19 June
Israel Orders Hopper Remote Weapon Stations From SMARTSHOOTER
Israeli defense company SMARTSHOOTER has secured a contract to provide its SMASH Hopper remote-controlled weapon stations to the Israel Ministry of Defense.
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19 June
Hezbollah Says Destroyed Israeli Tanks as Lebanon Reports 3 Killed
Hezbollah said on Friday its fighters destroyed three Israeli tanks and that clashes were ongoing, hours after Lebanese state media reported that Israeli strikes in the south killed three people.
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19 June
Iran-US Deal Under Strain After Swiss Talks Postponed
A newly signed deal to end the Middle East war was already under strain on Friday, after talks in Switzerland were postponed and fighting flared between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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19 June
EDGE and Leonardo Target Defense Sensor Market With New Venture
The UAE’s EDGE and Italy’s Leonardo plan to establish a joint venture focused on advanced defense sensors and mission systems.
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19 June
Aselsan Secures $900M Deal to Expand Turkey’s Steel Dome
Aselsan has secured a $900-million contract to supply air defense systems for Turkey's growing Steel Dome network.
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19 June
UN Aid Chief Demands ‘Dignity’ for Gaza Population
People living in Gaza deserve to regain their "dignity" rather than merely survive, the UN aid chief said Thursday, as he criticized Israeli obstructions to the distribution of humanitarian assistance.
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18 June
Iran Says Missile Program Not Part of Talks With US
Iran said on Thursday that its missile program would not be part of future negotiations with the United States, after the two sides agreed a framework deal for ending their war.
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18 June
Trump Says Iran Accord to be Signed ‘Shortly’, ‘Maybe’ Thursday or Friday
Trump said he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date.
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16 June
US Clears $236M KC-130J Sustainment Package for Kuwait
The US has approved a possible $235.9-million sale to Kuwait covering sustainment support for the country's KC-130J transport aircraft fleet.
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