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.

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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.

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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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Ukraine is making a new drone called Sting that flies faster than 100 mph to kill Russia's Iranian Shahed drones: report

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A Shahed-136 drone flies in the sky.
Shahed-136 drones are designed by Iran, but Russia has been domestically producing them under a weapons deal with Tehran.

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A Telegram group posted what it calls 'highly classified' US documents about Israel's attack plans

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Missiles seen in the night sky.
Iran fired missiles at Israel earlier this month.

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Russia weighs fighter jet and missile deals that would expand Iran's military power

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Russia is considering providing Iran with Su-35 fighter jets.
Russia is considering providing Iran with Su-35 fighter jets, seen here escorting Russia's leader on a visit to the United Arab Emirates.

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Israel's interceptor missiles are under pressure as threats loom larger

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The Iron Dome fires interceptor missiles, which the Financial Times reported may be in short supply.
Interceptor missiles being launched by Israel's Iron Dome.

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A US missile-defense system, hailed as the world's best, is headed to Israel to counter Iran

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A THAAD air defense system against a sunset with a soldier standing guard.
The THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, has been deployed to Israel to help bolster the country's air defenses.

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Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat

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Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel on Oct. 1 appears to have caused very little damage and failed to reduce Israeli support for its wars against Iranian proxies.
Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel on Oct. 1 appears to have caused very little damage and failed to reduce Israeli support for its wars against Iranian proxies.

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A string of failures ended with 2 Navy SEALs drowning on a dangerous mission to intercept smuggled weapons, investigation finds

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US forces raided a small vessel off the coast of Somalia in January. Two Navy SEALs died during the mission.
US forces raided a small vessel off the coast of Somalia in January. Two Navy SEALs died during the mission.

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