Middle East • Page 41 of 445 • The Defense Post

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27 March

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One for a trip to Florida in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026.

Trump Postpones Iran Power Plant Strikes, Says Talks Going ‘Very Well’

Trump said Thursday he would not yet strike Iranian power plants after a request from Tehran, and added that talks were "going very well."

27 March

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, pictured at a press conference

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky to Ink Air Security Deal With Saudi Arabia on Surprise Visit: Source to AFP

Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia for an unannounced visit, as the war in Iran spurs interest among Gulf countries in Ukrainian technology.

27 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Iraq Condemns Any ‘Aggression, Targeting’ of Gulf States, Jordan: Statement

Iraq condemned the targeting of the Gulf states and Jordan, a day after these countries issued a joint statement demanding Baghdad act to prevent attacks from its territory.

26 March

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Rojoef Manuel

Israeli Brothers Indicted Over AI-Generated Fake Intel Sent to Iranian Spy

Two brothers from the Jerusalem area are in hot water after allegedly feeding an Iranian operative fabricated intelligence — much of it generated with AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini.

26 March

Charbel A. Antoun

Trump’s Hormuz Ultimatum: A Trap the US Can’t Escape

Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum traps the US in a no-win situation by tying credibility to an outcome military force can’t deliver.

26 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Kuwait Says Arrested Six People Planning ‘Assassinations’ Linked to Hezbollah

Kuwait arrested six people linked to Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group who were planning "assassinations" in the Gulf state, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.

26 March

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael deliver remarks to the press while touring multi-domain autonomous displays at the Pentagon, July 16, 2025.

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Orders More Missiles for Mideast War

Pentagon announced agreements with defense contractors to put missile production "on a wartime footing" as the Mideast war leads to rapid use of munition stocks.

26 March

Displaced Palestinians warm up by the fire after their homes are destroyed following heavy rain in Gaza City, Palestine, on January 14, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Strike Kills One, Tents on Fire

A fireball erupted over Gaza on Wednesday as an Israeli strike tore through a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians, killing one person and injuring seven.

26 March

An armed Iranian policeman monitors an area while standing on an armored vehicle in front of a portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is killed in a U.S.-Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, on March 7, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Would Target Red Sea Shipping in Event of US Invasion: Local Media

Iran would target shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial conduit for global oil and other goods leading to the Suez Canal, if the US launches a ground invasion, an unnamed military official told local media Wednesday.

25 March