French military bases in the Middle East . The French presence in the Middle East is primarily based at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, where it has a permanent outfit stationed there.

U.S. forces have struck Iran's key nuclear sites, drawing threats from Tehran to retaliate, with U.S. military installations in the region a potential target.

24/7 Wall St. ranked the countries with the strongest militaries in the Middle East by reviewing the report, 2024 Military Strength Ranking from Global Firepower, an annually updated defense ...

Saudi Arabia was the largest military spender in the Middle East in 2024 and the seventh largest globally, with spending rising to an estimated $80.3 billion.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday that military forces will adjust postures in the Middle East after a strike in Iran which killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. In the release ...

The U.S. is significantly expanding its military presence across the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and Israel's conflict in Gaza.

The Middle East, a region marked by conflict over the last few decades, is home to some of the world’s strongest military forces. Countries like Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are only some of ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is shifting military aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East to protect Israel from Iranian attacks as President Donald Trump warns Tehran to step back from ...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered that a fighter squadron, destroyers, and an aircraft carrier strike group deploy to the Middle East. By Jeff Schogol Published Aug 2, 2024 6:54 PM EDT ...