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politics4 hours ago•3 min saved

Trump touts multinational naval push to reopen the Hormuz Strait

Trump says a coalition of countries will deploy warships with the United States to keep the Strait of Hormuz open after Iranian attacks disrupt shipping; the U.S. has sent the amphibious USS Tripoli with a Marine unit, and conducted a large strike on Kharg Island to target mine storage and missile facilities, signaling it will continue actions if Iran escalates—aiming to restore open shipping and stabilize oil markets, with possible follow-on operations against land-based missiles.

via Axios|

#hormuz-strait #iran #military-coalition

middle-east-politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Saudi Arabia's Role in Defending Israel Against Iran Revealed"

Saudi Arabia has publicly acknowledged its involvement in aiding a regional military coalition to defend Israel against an Iranian attack, with 99 percent of the Iranian drones and missiles intercepted and neutralized before reaching their intended targets. While Jordan openly disclosed its role, Saudi Arabia's acknowledgment came in the form of a summary on its official website, citing insights from a source within the Saudi royal family. The revelation comes amidst escalating tensions in the region and intensified diplomatic efforts to counter Iranian aggression, with the United States engaging in extensive initiatives aimed at reaching a normalization agreement between Jerusalem and Riyadh.

via i24NEWS|

#iran #israel #middle-east-politics

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"Riyadh Affirms Participation in Anti-Iran Military Coalition"

Saudi Arabia confirmed its involvement in a regional military coalition, including Israel, the US, Jordan, the UK, and France, to repel an Iranian attack against Israel, with 99% of the Iranian drones and missiles being destroyed before reaching their targets. Saudi Arabia's airspace was used by the drones and missiles, and the country reportedly has a system to automatically intercept any suspicious entities. The Saudi Royal family accused Iran of instigating the Gaza war through its proxy group Hamas to thwart US efforts for a Saudi normalization deal, which had been in progress before the October 7 invasion by Hamas.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#international-relations #iran #iran-us-tensions

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Netherlands and Allies Boost Ukraine's Air Defense with Advanced Drones and F-16s"

The Netherlands has joined a military coalition, along with Britain and other allies, to supply Ukraine with advanced drone technology in addition to other military support, aiming to bolster Ukraine's offensive capabilities in its war against Russia. The Dutch Defence Minister stated that drones are crucial in the conflict and that the coalition will provide the latest technology and production support to meet Ukraine's needs. This move comes as both Ukraine and Russia increasingly rely on drones for reconnaissance and attacks, with Ukraine aiming to manufacture thousands of long-range drones capable of deep strikes into Russia in 2024.

via Reuters|

#drone-technology #international-relations #military-coalition

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"US and Iraq Initiate Talks to End Anti-IS Coalition Mission"

The United States and Iraq have initiated formal talks to discuss the future of the US-led military coalition in Iraq, with Baghdad anticipating a timeline for reducing the presence of foreign troops. The coalition, formed in 2014 to combat ISIL, currently has about 2,500 US troops in Iraq. The talks come amid ongoing attacks on US forces by Iran-allied groups and Iraqi complaints of US aggression. Both countries have agreed to establish expert working groups to assess the threat posed by ISIL and the capabilities of Iraqi security forces.

via Al Jazeera English|

#international-relations #iraq #isil