Turkey optimistic about US congress approval of new F-16 sale

Ankara taunted the US with the possibility of purchasing Russian Su-35 jets if congress didn't approve its purchase of F-16 fighters

Lebanese and US navies kick off exercise ‘Resolute Union’ 2022

The US ministry of defense launches a new maritime drill with the Lebanese army in a bid to deepen ties and ensure a continued cooperation between the two allies

US Navy launches new drone task force to patrol West Asia’s waterways

The newly announced drone fleet will begin operating at a time when tensions are escalating between regional powers

Israeli defense minister visits US fifth fleet in Bahrain

The visit is seen as a step towards countering Iran's influence in the West Asia

US begins ‘largest ever’ naval drills in the Red Sea alongside regional allies

For the first time ever Israel will participate in naval drills with several nations it does not have formal relations with, such as Saudi Arabia and Oman

Iranian media reveals footage of Iranian chopper closing in on US warship in the Persian Gulf

The bold maneuver by Iran's armed forces took place just as the US, Israel, UAE, and Bahrain began joint naval drills in the Red Sea

US, Israel, UAE, and Bahrain hold joint naval drills

The drills in the Red Sea mark the first time the two Gulf states have collaborated in military exercises with Tel Aviv

Bahrain gives go ahead for Israeli military officer to be stationed in the country

It will be the first time that an Israeli military officer will be permanently stationed in an Arab country

Biden administration preparing $20bn F-16 deal with Turkiye

The Biden administration can go ahead with a formal notification of the deal, following the informal review

BREAKING: Iran seizes two Greek-flagged oil tankers in the Persian Gulf

The US navy says they are 'looking into the incident,' which came in retaliation for the theft of Iran's oil cargo by Greece and the US

Iran summons Swiss envoy to condemn Washington’s theft of oil cargo

Iran described the seizure of its oil tanker as 'maritime piracy'

Israeli Defense Minister in Bahrain to sign security cooperation deal

The impromptu visit comes as tensions in the Gulf have risen following the Yemeni army's attacks on the UAE