Jan 20, 2022
Israel, Greece hold defense talks
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted his Greek counterpart Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos in Tel Aviv today. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner After a welcome ceremony with an honor guard at…
Jan 20, 2022
Israel offers defense support to UAE
The proposed assistance comes in the wake of a deadly attack on the United Arab Emirates by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. By Erin Viner "We stand ready to offer you security…
Jan 18, 2022
Houthi attack on UAE kills 3
Abu Dhabi is vowing to avenge by armed drone and missile strikes near its airport launched by Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen. By Erin Viner "The UAE condemns this terrorist…
Jan 13, 2022
Israeli Defense Minister assesses naval readiness
Defense Minister Benny Gantz joined IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi and Commander of the Israeli Navy Major General David Sa’ar Salama for a security situation assessment…
Jan 12, 2022
NAVCENT head visits Israel amid Iran tensions
US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper visits Israel amid mounting tensions with Iran and its regional proxies. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner During his…
Jan 10, 2022
UN: Iran smuggling weapons to Yemen
A confidential United Nations report has provided “detailed evidence” that Iran is exporting arms to Yemen and elsewhere, reports the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). By Erin Viner A team of…
Jan 05, 2022
Iran vows revenge on Soleimani anniversary
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi pledged to exact vengeance if former United States President Donald Trump and former Secretary of State are not prosecuted for the assassination of the Islamic Revolutionary…
Dec 16, 2021
GCC focuses on Iran
The critical importance of regional stability topped the agenda at the 42nd annual Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Saudi Arabia. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Saudi Arabia’s Crown…
Dec 13, 2021
Israeli PM makes historic visit to UAE
On the first official visit by an Israeli leader to the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan at the…
Dec 03, 2021
IRGC Quds force threatens US
The commander of Iran's elite Quds Force has warned the United States its "teeth will be crushed" if Washington makes the slightest move against Tehran, reported state media. By Erin…