Egypt reports Al Qaida team fired Russian SAM at Apache helicopter
CAIRO — Egypt has released details of a missile attack that downed an attack helicopter in the Sinai Peninsula. Officials said the downing of an Egyptian Air Force AH-64 (more…)
Pentagon expands, modernizes its base for Fifth Fleet in Bahrain
WASHINGTON — The United States has advanced in a project to expand its military presence in Bahrain. Officials said the Defense Department has been awarding contracts for the expansion (more…)
Turkey tells NATO partners it is undecided on China missile purchase
Under enormous pressure from the U.S. and its NATO allies, Turkey, also a member of NATO, appears to be relenting on its earlier decision to buy an air defense (more…)
Report: Israel, Arab states developing common cause vs Iran, Al Qaida
WASHINGTON — Israel and Arab states have been quietly examining options to cooperate against Iran and its proxies, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted (more…)
London sees Bahrain as gateway for Gulf states’ arms market
ABU DHABI — Britain has deemed Bahrain a gateway for arms exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council. Officials said the London government has been working to form a partnership (more…)
Israeli military intelligence recruits Iranian Jews to interpret data
TEL AVIV — Military sources said Israel’s intelligence agencies were seeking Iranian Jews to enhance collection and intelligence on the Teheran regime and its nuclear program. They said the (more…)
Iranian who said he funded anti-Saudi plot defended by Erdogan
ANKARA — An Iranian detained in Turkey claims he financed a plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States. Officials said an Iranian businessman told Turkish investigators (more…)
Al Qaida said to operate several bases inside Turkey, near Syria
TEL AVIV — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that Al Qaida was operating in Turkey. Officials said the intelligence community assessed that Al Qaida was operating bases in several (more…)
Muslim Brotherhood said to have network with safe houses in Sinai
CAIRO — Egypt has reported a Muslim Brotherhood insurgency network in the turbulent Sinai Peninsula. The Egyptian military said the Brotherhood was operating gunmen in the province of North (more…)