Israel showed that seizing air superiority isn't gone from modern warfare, but Iran isn't China or Russia

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A woman stands in front of a yellow and white metal barrier in front of two large pieces of weapnry made up of large cylinders pointed towards the sky
China's air defense arsenal includes the HQ-9B surface-to-air missile system and the HQ-19 surface-to-air missile system.

Hector RETAMAL / AFP

The F-35 stealth fighter's victory against Iran's air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war

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An Israeli F-35 performs during an airshow over the beach in Tel Aviv in May 2019.
An Israeli F-35 performs during an airshow over the beach in Tel Aviv in May 2019.

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Satellite images show Iran's drone carriers are nowhere near the US as New Jersey faces a mystery drone problem

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Iran's newest drone carrier, the Shahid Bagheri, is pictured in the Persian Gulf off the southern coast of Iran on December 12.
Iran's newest drone carrier, the Shahid Bagheri, is pictured in the Persian Gulf off the southern coast of Iran on December 12.

Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies

Syrians celebrate around the world, world readers react, as rebels topple Assad

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Syrians wave flags on the street in Berlin.
Syrians in Berlin celebrate news that rebels had toppled Syrian leader Bashar Assad.

RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP

Satellite images show Iran's new drone carrier has set sail, leaving its home port for the first time

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Side-by-side images show the Shahid Bagheri at its berth on November 12 but absent on November 28.
Side-by-side images show the Shahid Bagheri at its berth on November 12 but absent on November 28.

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Israel showed the 'power' of F-35s in destroying nearly all of Iran's air defenses without a loss, UK admiral says

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An F-35 jet flying upward against a blue sky.
Israeli air force F-35s took out the bulk of Iranian air defenses in October, a top UK official said.

JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images

Russia's new Iranian missiles could make the front lines in Ukraine far more dangerous

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A missile takes flight, with fire and smoke trailing behind it.
A missile launched in Iran in a picture received by Reuters in August 2020. The missile type is part of Iran's growing missile arsenal.

WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Saudi Arabia's ruler used to be one of Trump's biggest fans. This time it's complicated.

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Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman shakes Donald Trump's hand.
Donald Trump cultivated connections with Saudi Arabia during his time as president and after he left office. Mohammed bin Salman seemed to welcome his brash style.

MANDEL NGAN / AFP

Iran has likely developed fentanyl-based chemical weapons

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Growing evidence suggests Iran has weaponized pharmaceutical agents that could be added to weapons like artillery and grenades.
Growing evidence suggests Iran has weaponized pharmaceutical agents that could be added to weapons such as artillery and grenades.

Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Israel's hit on Iran, though limited, widened a vulnerability

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In this photo provided by the Israeli army, armed Israeli Air Force planes depart from an unknown location to attack Iran on Saturday.
In this photo provided by the Israeli army, armed Israeli Air Force planes depart from an unknown location to attack Iran on October 26, 2024.

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