Israel deploys Green Rock, a mobile variant of Iron Dome
TEL AVIV — The Israel Air Force has begun deployment of a new variant of the Iron Dome missile and rocket defense system. On June 11, the military received (more…)
Headlines, June 25 edition
BACKGROUNDER Indian navy gets morale boost from both new carrier and new PM’s visit China thinks U.S. Navy commander’s exit tied to clash with China ship U.S., ROK discuss (more…)
Former Obama aide sees a U.S.-Iran deal after November elections
TEL AVIV — President Barack Obama is expected to seal a U.S. reconciliation deal with Iran in the fall of 2014. A former senior aide to Obama said the (more…)
U.S. closes 12-year chapter at strategic Manas air base in Kyrgyzstan
On June 3, a small ceremony closed to the public marked the end of a 12-year-long major operation crucial to the U.S.-led military efforts in Afghanistan. The Manas Air (more…)
Administration knew Iraq lacked air power, said to arm Syrian Islamists
LONDON — The United States has launched a drive to arm Islamist militias in Syria. Western diplomatic sources said the administration of President Barack Obama ordered the first lethal (more…)
Morocco intelligence reports large scale recruitment drive for Syria
CAIRO — Morocco has acknowledged that it was a recruitment ground for the Sunni revolt in Syria. Officials reported a huge increase in Moroccan recruits for the war against (more…)
Factions in Kuwait go public with power struggle involving top family
ABU DHABI — Kuwait is undergoing a feud within the ruling Sabah family that is already undermining the Gulf Cooperation Council sheikdom. Rival factions are battling for power, and, (more…)
Seoul to deliver warship to Manila to boost defenses against China
In yet another sign of China’s deepening isolation among its neighbors, South Korea has announced that it will deliver a corvette warship to the Philippine navy. The Pohang-class corvette (more…)
U.S., Israel views on Palestinian government, Iran diverge sharply
WASHINGTON — The United States has remained noncommital toward an Israeli boycott of the new Palestinian Authority government. A leading U.S. analyst said the administration of President Barack Obama (more…)