Archive - Mideast of Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor

Pakistan: Security Forces Operation in Kurram District Results in Seven Militants and Six Soldiers Killed

The operation resulted in the deaths of six soldiers, including a captain who led the effort.

Oct 29 •

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Saudi-Led Combined Task Force 150 and Pakistan Navy Interdict Over $972 Million Worth of Illicit Drugs in Arabian Sea

The operation enhances regional maritime security and builds on prior interdictions, including a $120 million seizure on September 28.

Oct 22 •

Gaza Ceasefire: Rafah Airstrikes, Aid Restrictions, and Remains Repatriation

Gaza officials reported multiple Israeli military actions from October 8 to 19, contributing to casualties.

Oct 20 •

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Continue Amid Retaliatory Fire

Intermittent gunfire continued into October 12, particularly in the Kurram area.

Oct 12 •

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U.S. Central Command Coordinates Gaza Stabilization Efforts Without Ground Troops Following Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

As of October 12, the ceasefire has held for its third day, with tens of thousands of Palestinians returning to northern areas amid widespread…

Oct 12 •

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Ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Follow Airstrikes and Ambush

The strikes followed a TTP ambush near the Afghan border in northwestern Pakistan on October 8 that killed 11 personnel.

Oct 11 •

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U.S. Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Affiliated Terrorist Planner in Syria

Although official accounts do not state the method used, regional media reported a drone strike, which is typically used in such operations.

Oct 8 •

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Ballistic Missile Launched Towards Israel From Yemen

The Israeli military reported that its Air Force intercepted the incoming missile.

Oct 5 •

U.S. Announces Reduction of Military Mission in Iraq

US forces will maintain a presence for Syria operations from designated locations in Iraq until September 2026

Oct 1 •

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September 2025

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