Israel's Air Force blazes air superiority path to Iran's border
Israel's actions in the wake of Syria's collapse give it unprecedented power in the air — right up to Iran's border.
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A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line on Syria.
Iran is weaker than it's been for decades as it prepares for Trump to take office again
Iran's military power and influence has been badly weakened and clashes with Israel and the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria have left it reeling.
It's been an absolutely awful year for Iran and its friends
Iran and its proxies and allies — from Syria to Lebanon to Gaza — have taken a beating in military engagements this year.
How America's ally in Syria may have downed a $30 million Reaper drone
The US's advanced MQ-9 Reaper drone suffered another downing, this time at the hands of its partner in Syria.
The F-35 stealth fighter's victory against Iran's air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war
The F-35 has often been used to strike terror or militant targets. The strikes against Iran give a better picture of what it can do.
Satellite images show Iran's drone carriers are nowhere near the US as New Jersey faces a mystery drone problem
US officials have stressed that the strange drone sightings above New Jersey in recent weeks don't appear to be the work of a foreign adversary.
The mystery drones spotted over New Jersey are not from an 'Iranian mothership,' says the Pentagon
The Pentagon denied Rep. Jeff Van Drew's claim that drones hovering over New Jersey are from an Iranian ship off the US coast.
Post-Assad Syria will be a new challenge for America's Middle East strategy
The world was caught off guard by the swift end of Bashar Assad's rule in Syria. For the US, there are risks and opportunities in a post-Assad Syria.
Syrians around the world celebrate, world leaders react, after rebels topple Assad
Russia's state news is reporting that the deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad is in Moscow, where he's been granted asylum.
Syria's Assad can't count on Iran to stop the rebel offensive
Syria's embattled president is losing ground to advancing rebel forces, but Iran is poorly positioned this time to help him turn the tide.
Satellite images show Iran's new drone carrier has set sail, leaving its home port for the first time
A recent image captured by BlackSky shows the Shahid Bagheri missing from its berth at an Iranian shipyard.
Israel showed the 'power' of F-35s in destroying nearly all of Iran's air defenses without a loss, UK admiral says
The UK's chief of defense staff said Israeli F-35s took out "nearly the entirety" of Iran's air defenses in a single mission.
Why the Syrian conflict is so important for Russia and Iran
Syria holds strategic importance for Moscow and Tehran, which have both bolstered Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime at critical moments.
Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses
Rebels in northern Syria are exploiting the Assad regime's weakness.
Israel's powerful air defense systems look increasingly vulnerable to attack
Two retired generals say Israel's air defenses need more protection from low-flying drones, which it's struggled to counter in attacks by Hezbollah.
A top Israeli missile shield that defeated Iran's best is headed to Europe, where the Russian threat grows
Israel's Arrow 3 proved its worth defending against Iran's missile attacks. It is set to soon go to Germany and complement NATO's aerial shield.
Russia's engagement with the Houthis as they lob missiles at ships is getting 'serious,' US official says
The US Special Envoy for Yemen told Business Insider that Russia could make the Houthis even more dangerous to ships sailing nearby routes.
Russia's new Iranian missiles could make the front lines in Ukraine far more dangerous
Iran has given Russia short-range ballistic missiles, the US said. These weapons give Russia more firepower and flexibility to hammer the front.
Saudi Arabia's ruler used to be one of Trump's biggest fans. This time it's complicated.
The Middle East's in chaos, and Gulf state leaders may fear that Donald Trump will make it worse.