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Pakistan Expands Saudi Deployment With 8,000 Troops and Jets
world8 days ago

Pakistan Expands Saudi Deployment With 8,000 Troops and Jets

Pakistan has deployed about 8,000 troops, a squadron of around 16 JF-17 fighter jets, two drone squadrons, and a Chinese HQ-9 air-defence system to Saudi Arabia under a confidential mutual defence pact. The force, funded by Riyadh and operated by Pakistani personnel, is described as combat-capable but mainly advisory/training in role, with a potential to scale up to 80,000 troops under the pact as tensions with Iran persist; Islamabad has long provided military support to Saudi Arabia and has helped broker talks between Washington and Tehran.

via Yahoo News UK|
#defense-pact#iran#military-deployment
Special Ops Arrive in the Middle East as Trump weighs Iran options
world1 month ago

Special Ops Arrive in the Middle East as Trump weighs Iran options

Hundreds of U.S. special-operations forces have arrived in the Middle East with unclear missions, joining thousands of Marines and sailors as President Trump weighs options to escalate the conflict with Iran. The troops could be tasked with guarding the Strait of Hormuz, seizing Kharg Island, or targeting Iran’s Isfahan uranium site, and overall U.S. force levels in the region exceed 50,000.

via The New York Times|
#iran#middle-east#military-deployment
Iran strikes Saudi base, wounding U.S. troops as Washington expands Middle East force
world1 month ago

Iran strikes Saudi base, wounding U.S. troops as Washington expands Middle East force

Iran fired six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air base, injuring at least 15 U.S. troops as part of a weekly toll that has pushed the total wounded in the Iran war above 300; in response, the United States has boosted its presence in the Middle East with ships like the USS Tripoli carrying about 2,500 Marines and additional units en route, signaling a continued military buildup.

via PBS|
#iran#middle-east#military-deployment
world-news2 months ago

US Eyes Possible Ground Campaign to Seize Kharg Island as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Senior US officials say Washington is weighing a ground operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil-export hub, to compel Tehran to allow vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The US has accelerated the deployment of thousands of Marines and Navy personnel to the Middle East, including the USS Boxer-led group, in support of this option. Kharg accounts for the majority of Iran’s oil exports (about 90% destined for China). Following strikes on Kharg, Trump warned of targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure if the Strait remains blocked, and officials say Iran’s defiance makes a voluntary resolution unlikely, implying a military move may be needed to restore freedom of navigation.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#iran#kharg-island#military-deployment
EU Resists Trump's Push for Naval Action to Reopen Hormuz
world2 months ago

EU Resists Trump's Push for Naval Action to Reopen Hormuz

The European Union rejected President Trump's call for military ships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a preference for diplomatic means as the Iran–Israel conflict disrupts traffic and drives up energy prices. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said no member is willing to put troops in harm's way, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized defending interests without joining a wider war; France, Germany, and Luxembourg floated possible non-military options or coalitions to secure navigation after fighting subsides. The bloc is weighing steps like expanding Operation Aspides or coordinating a collective effort, but remains uncommitted to direct military action.

via CBS News|
#diplomacy#eu#iran
Oman Talks Meet War-Ready Tensions in the U.S.-Iran Standoff
world3 months ago

Oman Talks Meet War-Ready Tensions in the U.S.-Iran Standoff

As talks in Oman between the U.S. and Iran aim to defuse tensions, both sides and regional allies are preparing for possible conflict, with the U.S. bolstering regional forces and defense systems, Iran issuing hardline threats, and negotiators reportedly weighing a framework to curb uranium enrichment and address broader security issues, while Israel watches closely for any escalation.

via The War Zone|
#iran-nuclear-program#israel-iran-tensions#middle-east-tensions