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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia Expands Missile Factory, Study Says
Commercial satellite imagery indicates Saudi Arabia is expanding its ballistic missile production complex. Researchers suggest the new facilities could allow for the manufacturing of larger, more potent solid-fuel missiles, potentially impacting regional security and US-Saudi nuclear talks.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli soldiers kill two men near Hebron; West Bank closure ordered
Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. At least five people were injured. Israel's military stated the men carried firearms. Following the incident, Israel ordered its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNauman Mahmood appointed first Secretary General of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). The General Secretariat of the alliance will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS commander: Hormuz Strait mine-free, Iran oil exports zero
US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper reported that the Strait of Hormuz's main shipping lanes are mine-free and that Iran has exported no oil due to US sanctions. Iran's armed forces maintain control of the strait's initiative, a spokesman said.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS, Israel, Arab military chiefs met in Germany on security
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS troops to complete Iraq withdrawal by September 30
The United States is set to complete its military withdrawal from Iraq by September 30, with hundreds of remaining troops to depart. The Iraqi government has linked this withdrawal to an ultimatum for militias to lay down their weapons, but most have signalled they will not disarm.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Houthis aided Iraqi militias in Saudi oil facility attacks, officials say
Regional officials state that Yemen's Houthi rebels assisted Iraqi militias in planning and executing drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July. The US and Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastVance says Iran conflict not a war, Strait of Hormuz returning to normal
US Vice President JD Vance stated the conflict with Iran is not a war and that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is nearly back to normal. President Trump is reportedly considering declaring victory.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastKuwait intercepts Iranian missile and drone attacks overnight
Kuwait's air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks overnight on 2-3 September 2026, with the Kuwaiti army attributing the strikes to Iranian aggression. Explosions heard were from interception operations, and authorities urged citizens to follow safety instructions. Outlets diverged on framing the incident, with right-rated reports emphasising Iranian responsibility.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastRussia and Iran collaborate on supersonic missile programme C430L
A secret Russian-Iranian programme codenamed C430L, launched in 2023, aims to develop supersonic cruise missiles capable of threatening US aircraft carriers. The project involves Russian missile experts and leaked correspondence, with no evidence of deployment yet.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael strikes Syrian airbase after accusing Turkey of security threat
Israel conducted airstrikes on Syria’s Abu Duhur airbase, accusing Turkey of preparing to deploy troops there in violation of a security agreement. Turkey denied the claim, while the US attributed the strike to Israel. No left-rated outlet reported the incident.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE missile alert triggers first nationwide sir alarm since July
The United Arab Emirates activated missile warning sirens on 18 August after air defences detected a potential threat, the first such alert since 12 July. Residents received emergency phone alerts, but the defence ministry said the country remained safe and no interception was confirmed.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastAirstrikes hit Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria for first time since Assad’s fall
Four airstrikes struck the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Idlib, Syria, on 18 August 2026, causing damage to the runway but no reported injuries. The incident marks the first attack on the airport since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with no official confirmation of responsibility.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Central Command denies Israeli report that commander pushed for Iran strikes
Israeli media reported that the head of US Central Command proposed renewed strikes on Iran’s oil, gas and electricity facilities during a visit to Israel. CENTCOM denied the claim, calling it false. Right-rated outlets led on the proposal; no left- or centre-rated outlet ran the story.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis fire six missiles at Yemen’s Mocha port, killing four civilians
The Houthis launched six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of Mocha on 14 August 2026, killing four civilians, according to Yemen’s internationally recognised government. The attack escalates tensions between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed forces, with conflicting claims over the targets hit.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia launches drone task force and maritime alliance as US CENTCOM chief meets Crown Prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on 14 August 2026. The meeting coincided with the launch of a 13-nation maritime alliance and CENTCOM’s announcement of Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational attack-drone task force.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS intelligence says Iran shifted focus from nuclear programme to Strait of Hormuz
A US military intelligence assessment concludes Iran has moved its strategic priority from its nuclear programme to the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas shipping route. Outlets diverge on whether the shift signals military escalation or economic pressure as the main US response.
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IAEA to remove uranium from Syrian Site 99 under US-brokered deal
The International Atomic Energy Agency will remove yellowcake uranium from a clandestine Syrian site known as Site 99, following a deal brokered by the United States involving Syria and Israel. The material, linked to a reactor bombed by Israel in 2007, was stored at the site after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi missile and drone strikes kill seven in Yemen’s Mocha port city
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at the Red Sea port city of Mocha, killing at least seven people and wounding around 30, according to the Yemeni military. The attacks targeted residential areas and military sites, with Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claiming strikes on Saudi troop concentrations and weapons depots.
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Fire at Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery extinguished after Sunday blaze
A fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery facility early Sunday and was extinguished by the company’s firefighting teams. The incident occurred at a site shut down after a Houthi militant attack last month. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains unconfirmed.
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