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A deadly fight 33 years ago shows just how destructive a war between the US and Iran could get
Operation Praying Mantis, the largest US naval action since World War II, offers a glimpse of what …
Benjamin Brimelow
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Why the West can't stop the Houthi rebels' missile attacks on ships
America is discovering that there are few good options for stopping the Houthi rebels who command t…
Michael Peck
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The US Navy appears to be sending Iran a message with a submarine packed with missiles
Monday's statement marks the first time since 2012 the Navy has announced the presence of a guided-…
Ryan Pickrell
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Iran struck Pakistan with missiles and drones as the 2 countries held a joint naval exercise
State media reported on Tuesday that the Iranian navy had carried out tactical maneuvers with Pakis…
Nathan Rennolds
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Xi Jinping is in a battle with China's own military, and the outcome could drag the US into WWIII
Xi Jinping's is purging Chinese officers who seem either unwilling or too corrupt to effectively fi…
Thibault Spirlet
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Even without new Russian jets, Iran's aging air force could still win home-field advantage in a regional war
Iran might be able to eke out some home-field advantages depending on the kind of fight it faces, a…
Paul Iddon
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What a fake aircraft carrier reveals about how Iran plans to take on the US
Iranian forces have been training for decades for a fight in the Persian Gulf for decades. But the …
Benjamin Brimelow
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Exploding attack drones causing chaos in the Middle East are no match for US Navy warships, former captains say
In recent years, one-way attack drones have been used by Iran, Houthi rebels in Yemen, militias in …
Jake Epstein
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After years of building up its navy, Saudi Arabia is testing its new warships with real-world missions
The Saudis are changing how their navy operates in response to growing threats and out of a desire …
Paul Iddon
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Video shows a US Navy drone boat firing off its own exploding drone in the Middle East, a first for the unmanned vessels
The Navy previously used its drone boats to spy on Iranian ships, which US officials frequently acc…
Jake Epstein
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China's quiet campaign to win over Middle Eastern countries has run into a problem Beijing isn't really ready to deal with
China has sought better ties with Israel and its Arab neighbors, but the current war with Hamas is …
Paul Iddon
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Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is planning an investment fund backed by Persian Gulf wealth funds, report says
The Washington Post reported Mnuchin is planning to launch an investment fund that will be backed b…
Emily Graffeo
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US bombers are flying through the Persian Gulf to keep Iran in check as the new Biden administration figures out its next move
"If we can continue to deter Iranian aggression ... it'll give policy makers more decision space as…
Ryan Pickrell
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What does the US carrier strike group near Israel bring? Tremendous firepower and an unmistakable message
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrived in waters near Israel on Tuesday along with a w…
Chris Panella
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Israel is launching airstrikes against Hamas across Gaza, causing immense destruction, and asking for more US-made weapons to do it
New videos appear to show Israel employing deadly JDAMs and destructive Hellfire missiles on Hamas …
Chris Panella
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The US Navy turned the tables on Iran, sending drones that look like speedboats to spy on its warships and troublesome gunboats
A Navy official said the integration of unmanned systems will help the service monitor Middle Easte…
Jake Epstein
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Join us at 2:30 PM ET today for a look behind the latest election numbers and how we're covering the race with Insider data guru Walt Hickey
We'll tackle questions including: How did the polls get the race so wrong? What is the counting pro…
Business Insider
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Pearls used to make up 75% of the Persian Gulf's exports - but now the centuries-old industry is vanishing
Suwaidi: I lived and spent a great deal of time with my grandfather who was a pearl diver. And he t…
Dylan Barth,Dylan Barth,Mark …
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A fierce naval battle 35 years ago shows how destructive another US showdown with Iran could get
In recent weeks, the US has deployed fighter jets and warships to the Persian Gulf, raising fears o…
Paul Iddon
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Exploding drone boats aren't hard to beat, but Russia's weak defenses are letting Ukraine blow up its ships
Ukraine's drone boat strikes suggest Russia has failed to prepare to stop these drones, even as Ukr…