Iran’s financial crisis, worsened by American sanctions, has taken a toll on its allied Syrian militias and Hezbollah, who are showing signs of financial strain.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
Algeria Army Chief Opens Path to End of Bouteflika’s Rule
A top power broker expressed support for what he called the “legitimate demands” of protesters who want President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down.
Israel and Hamas Trade Fire Over Rocket Attack
Israel’s military said it fired at Hamas targets hours after a rocket from Gaza hit a house about 20 miles north of Tel Aviv. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the attack and vowed to respond forcefully.
2 Russian Military Planes Land in Caracas, Exacerbating Political Tension
The visit, which Russian sources said was routine, came at a moment when Venezuela’s leadership is disputed — and Russia is the president’s main backer.
Gaza Rocket Sets Off Daylong Battle Between Hamas and Israel
Israel and Hamas exchanged fire after a rocket struck near Tel Aviv. The battle created a political crisis for Israel’s prime minister but no deaths were reported.
As Thai Pro-Military Party Celebrates Election Lead, So Do Its Opponents
After molding Thailand’s democracy since its coup in 2014, the military appears poised to consolidate power after an election in which notable irregularities were reported.
Taliban Kill Dozens of Security Forces in Major Strike in Afghanistan
Two days after the attack, Afghan officials said they still did not have all the details or a death toll, but a lawmaker from the area put the number dead at 65.
Rafi Eitan, 92, Israeli Spymaster Who Caught Eichmann, Is Dead
He led the team that seized the Nazi architect of the Final Solution in Argentina and later handled the American spy Jonathan Jay Pollard.
The Golan Heights Was Once an Arab Rallying Cry. Not Anymore.
The muted Arab response to President Trump’s call to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory shows Syria’s weakness amid a reordered Arab world.
Ex-Army Officers in Chile Convicted for Burning Alive a Photographer in 1986
Eleven former members of Chile’s military were convicted of the murder of Rodrigo Rojas, a United States-based photographer who was set ablaze during protests against the country’s dictatorship.