Washington dispatches Marine three star general who led fight against ISIS along with several others; accuses Iran of 'actively facilitating' attacks on US forces in region

Diplomats, intel officials tell Reuters Iran is increasingly using civilian flights to transport arms, leading to increase in strategic attacks attributed to Israel

Supporters of Iran-backed factions hold protest in Baghdad to denounce followers of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, as jockeying for power has left country in political limbo

Local media says civilians hurt in shelling of Hameidiyyeh, close to border with Golan Heights; no comment from IDF, in line with longstanding policy

Abdullah says he seeks good relations with Tehran but requires mutual respect of sovereignty; monarch, Palestinian leader discuss Biden's recent visit to region, 'Israeli crimes'

Air Force's new top general in the Middle East, Alexus Grynkewich, also expresses fears of Russian and Chinese influence taking hold in region

Missiles intercepted at sea were headed toward Yemen in violation of UN resolution, have been used by Houthis to attack Saudi Arabia, UK says

Previously unknown group hostile to US military presence in Iraq claims responsibility on pro-Iran Telegram channel; US often blames Iran-backed militias for such attacks

RPGs, anti-tank missiles, Bavar 373 missile system and Brazilian-designed rocket launcher systems have made their way from Iraq to Ukraine, according to the Guardian

Assault on Sanaa follows wave of drone, missile attacks on Saudi targets, as Houthis call truce and condition peace talks on removal of 'foreign forces' from Yemen