More than 1,000 UK troops on standby to evacuate Britons from Lebanon
It comes as RAF helicopters are already on standby, as well as HMS Duncan and RFA Cardigan Bay.
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USA Several US personnel injured in rocket attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq
US officials said one of the wounded Americans was seriously injured and the casualty count could still rise.
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Navy UK and US military capability close to Lebanon – what we know about it so far
The UK is in the process of deploying military personnel to the region and has RAF and Royal Navy capabilities on standby.
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News UK foreign and defence secretaries push for peace and stability in the Middle East
Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey are spearheading efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.
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Middle East US sending carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as Iranian retaliation looms
The Department of Defence is boosting the US military presence and readiness in the Middle East to further support Israel.
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RAF RAF squadron's 'offensive' Crusaders nickname dropped after service complaint
14 Squadron is one of the RAF's longest-serving squadrons and is dropping its unofficial nickname following a complaint.
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The Iranian-backed militia group, which has an estimated 20,000 fighters, wants to reduce Western influence in the Middle East.
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USA US Department of Defense announces closure of Gaza humanitarian aid pier
The US Department of Defense announced the pier has 'concluded its operations'.
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USA US Navy scores first air-to-air kill with electronic attack Growler as it zaps Houthi target
The US Navy EA-18G Growler, a variant of the two-seat Super Hornet, was defending commercial shipping against Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
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USA USS Dwight D Eisenhower safely home after battling Houthi missiles and drones
The aircraft carrier completed more than 10,000 aircraft launches and recoveries during her nine-month deployment in the Red Sea.
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News US to axe Gaza aid pier after limited use due to bad weather and security concerns
Over 8,100 tonnes of humanitarian aid has been delivered from the pier, but the Pentagon said the operation would be drawing to a close.
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Middle East Watch: Greek vessel defends cargo ship from multiple Houthi attack drones
The Greek naval vessel HS Psara worked with Dutch naval personnel to shoot down two Houthi drones in defence of a cargo ship.
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Middle East Houthi rebels upping their game in Red Sea with more advanced drone boats
The Houthis have used a new drone called the Tutan 1 which reportedly can carry a warhead of up to 1,500kg.
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Middle East US military destroys Houthi radar site posing threat to coalition forces and merchant ships
Central Command said the action had been taken on the radar site in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen to protect the freedom of navigation.
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Middle East US military destroys Houthi drones that were seen as an imminent threat in Red Sea
US Central Command said at least three attack drones had been sent against coalition forces and commercial ships in the Middle East.
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Royal Marines Afghan war hero returns home after being held on spy charges in Middle East
Former Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher was cleared of spying charges earlier this month and has now returned home to the UK.