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Ukraine dispatched interceptor drones and operators to Jordan at the US request to protect bases amid the Middle East war dynamics.
Zelenskyy said the move came after requests from countries neighboring Iran and other European and US allies.
The base in Jordan reportedly hosts a sizeable US presence at Muwaffaq Salti airbase, according to the report.
Satellite imagery indicated damage to a US Thaad radar system at the Jordan base.
Ukraine seeks to position itself as a security asset to the US and other allies through sharing its war experience.
Ukraine's drone strategy has included low-cost interceptors to counter Shahed-136 drones.
The Sting interceptor drone costs roughly $2,000 per unit.
Patriot missiles and Thaad systems have been heavily used by Gulf and Middle Eastern states in the war against Iran.
The Shahed-136 drones are a key threat Ukraine has faced since 2024.
Iran reportedly fired missiles and drones towards UAE recently as part of the wider conflict.
Zelenskyy held talks with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan.

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The United States issued Level 3 travel warnings for Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman, Cyprus and Turkey amid rising Middle East hostilities.
Iraq and Cyprus faced heightened risk, with Iraq labeled Level 4 and warnings of restricted U.S. services.
Officials warned of possible attacks near tourist sites, airports, and government facilities across the region.
The travel advisories urged U.S. citizens to stay indoors and shelter in place where advised.
Non-emergency U.S. government personnel were ordered to depart from several countries.
Oil prices rose past $100 a barrel as Middle East strikes continued.
The advisories reflect a broad, coordinated U.S. response to the Iran conflict and its regional effects.
Qatar and Kuwait advisories emphasized flight disruption and emergency-alert signups for Americans.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE received Level 3 warnings due to risks of armed conflict and terrorism.
The warnings cover multiple regions, signaling broad regional instability linked to the Iran conflict.
Newsweek notes the travel advisories are part of a broader U.S. government effort to protect citizens abroad.

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world23h ago

RAF Typhoon jets shot down two drones heading toward Jordan and Bahrain during defensive Gulf sorties.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey outlined regional deployments and additional RAF resources.
The UK has authorized using British bases for defensive operations with a US deployment footprint in the region.
HMS Dragon is set to depart Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean in the coming days.
More than 37,000 British nationals have been evacuated since the Iran conflict began.
UK officials are analysing fragments of an Iranian drone hit on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
US bomber aircraft recently landed at RAF Fairford as part of joint deterrence efforts.
Defence Secretary Healey highlighted regional operations, including deployments and evacuations.
Defence actions align with UK support for UAE defensive air operations.
The government indicated ongoing readiness and high levels of military preparedness.

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world9h ago

Batey and Brown escaped Israel amid escalating conflict, traveling across borders to reach safety.
Batey managed a perilous 7,000-mile journey spanning four cities and three countries to return home.
Brown described a dangerous route from Tel Aviv to Jordan, then Egypt and Turkey before reaching the United States.
The Israeli league suspended play, but players’ pay status remained unclear as they left the country.
Both players emphasized safety over contracts as the top priority during the crisis.
Brown recalled hearing bomb alerts and fearing for safety during the travel chaos.
The duo arrived home in the United States after a multi-country travel sequence, marking an abrupt end to overseas play.
Batey and Brown expressed openness to future overseas play but not in the Middle East for now.
The reporting highlights broader risks for American athletes abroad during regional instability.

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