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US approves $151.8M weapons sale to Israel, waiving congressional review

US approves $151.8M weapons sale to Israel, waiving congressional review

State Department approves sale, including 1,000-lb bombs, invoking emergency authority to waive congressional review amid Iran war

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Kuwait discusses possible defense reinforcements with France amid regional tensions
07.03.2026

Kuwait discusses possible defense reinforcements with France amid regional tensions

Kuwaiti Army says 2 defense ministers discuss several ‘issues of mutual interest, including the possibility of providing defensive reinforcements’

 Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Prince Sultan Air Base
07.03.2026

Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Prince Sultan Air Base

Defense Ministry announced earlier that it intercepted several drones above the Empty Quarter heading toward one of kingdom’s largest oil fields

Saudi Arabia to partially resume flights to Dubai beginning March 7
07.03.2026

Saudi Arabia to partially resume flights to Dubai beginning March 7

National carrier Saudia says limited services between Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai will restart Saturday

Rubio tells Arab ministers Iran war could last 'several more weeks': Report
07.03.2026

Rubio tells Arab ministers Iran war could last 'several more weeks': Report

US goal is not 'regime change', but signaled 'Washington wants different people running the country,' Rubio says, according to Axios

US reviewing 'a number of people' to lead Iran after war ends, White House says
07.03.2026

US reviewing 'a number of people' to lead Iran after war ends, White House says

American intelligence agencies reviewing names, but White House declines to name specific individuals