Middle East

An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) aircraft carrier, January 12, 2025. (US CENTCOM)

Houthis Target US Navy, Israel with Missile Strikes

Houthis escalate tensions with missile and drone strikes on Israel and US ships, leaving the regi...

Middle East Jan 19

Iran's IRGC underground tunnel with speed boats. (Screenshot)

Iran Shows Off Underground Naval Base Featuring Missiles, Radar-Evading Speedboats

Iran reveals a secret underground naval base with radar-evading speedboats and missiles, stirring...

Middle East Jan 19

Protesters were demanding an end to the conflict as tensions gripped the streets, calling for peace and unity amidst the chaos. Image Credit: Euronews

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal

After 15 months of relentless bloodshed, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas offers a gl...

News Jan 15

Razvan Kamikaze Drone. (Image grab via X)

Iran Unveils Razvan Kamikaze Drone, Bolsters Military Edge

Iran’s new Razvan drone and 1,000 strategic UAVs signal a tech leap, raising questions for the ...

Technology Jan 13

SEAL Team THREE and the Battle of Ramadi

In the chaos of Ramadi’s streets, SEAL Team THREE stood as the razor’s edge of precis...

SOF Jan 11

US troops stand watch near Rmelan, Syria in December of 2022. Image Credit AFP

President Trump Urged to Maintain U.S. Military Presence in Syria

Maintaining a U.S. military presence in Syria is about countering ISIS, safeguarding regional sta...

News Jan 10

Families of hostages gather in a poignant demonstration, holding images of their loved ones and reminding the world of the human cost of conflict.

Hamas Greenlights Hostage Exchange List

As Hamas approves a hostage exchange list, the unfolding negotiations could reshape the Middle Ea...

News Jan 06

A young woman holding an AK poses with an HTS fighter beside a Christmas tree in Damascus, a jarring juxtaposition of festivity and firepower.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Hay’at Tahir al-Sham (HTS) Member Takes Christmas Selfie With Syrian Woman in Damascus

HTS’s polished image as a moderate force in Syria is likely little more than a calculated v...

The Pic of the Day Jan 01

National Guard troops in Iraq. Image Credit: Reserve and National Guard Magazine

Indiana Guardsman Dies In Iraq In Non-Combat Incident

Captain Eric Hart’s passing in Iraq is a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by service ...

Army Dec 31

America’s F-35 soars above our flag, a symbol of cutting-edge air superiority and strategic might. Image Credit: NBC News

Why the Saudis Are Shopping for Fighter Jets (and Why They Can’t Get the F-35)

Saudi Arabia’s scramble for cutting-edge airpower, blocked from the F-35 by a web of politi...

Foreign Policy Dec 29

Featured image courtesy of soldierscholar.wordpress.com. (File)

Iran’s Shia Masterplan: A Ruthless, Unified Force That Puts Western Leadership to Shame

Qassem Soleimani: The man who reshaped Middle East power dynamics. Dive into how one figure wield...

World Dec 27

SOFREP Daily roundup for Thursday, December 26. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Pakistan Bombards Afghan Border, Japan Raises Concerns Over China’s Military Moves, Azerbaijan Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the...

World Dec 26

A symbol of hope turned to ashes: Suqaylabiyah’s Christmas tree burns as tensions flare, amplifying the plight of Syria's Christian minority under the new regime.

Christian Protests Erupt in Syria Following Christmas Tree Burning

The burning of a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah’s central square is an act of arson and symbol ...

News Dec 25

An FA-18E Super Hornet launches from the deck of the USS Eisenhower in the Red Sea. Image Credit: DoD

US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Downed Over Red Sea in Friendly Fire Incident

In the chaotic predawn hours over the Red Sea, the USS Gettysburg’s near-fatal mistake—a ...

Navy Dec 22

Travis Timmerman was found disoriented but alive after months of captivity in Syria. Image Credit: The Wall Street Journal

American Travis Timmerman Found in Damascus After 7 Months in a Syrian Jail

Travis Timmerman’s harrowing journey—from a pilgrim wandering about in Damascus to a deta...

News Dec 18

Moments after being pulled from his underground hiding spot, a disgraced Saddam Hussein faces the end of his reign as Iraq's most wanted man.

Operation Red Dawn: The Hunt for Saddam Hussein

Under the pitch-black skies of Ad-Dawr, Task Force 121 proved that no tyrant, no matter how deep ...

Military History Dec 14

These tiny white pills, known as Captagon, have fueled wars, propped up regimes, and turned desperation into a deadly economy in the Middle East.

What Is Captagon and Why Is It Called the ‘Drug of Jihad’?

Captagon is a deadly drug, a weapon of war and a currency of corruption.

World Dec 14

The Israeli military is said to have bombed this hanger near the Mezzeh airbase near Damascus, Syria on December 9, 2024. Image Credit: Bakr Alkasem/AFP

Israel Launched 480 Airstrikes Against Syria in 48 Hours: Here is Why

Israel’s bold move into Syria is a calculated gamble to neutralize threats and secure its borde...

World Dec 11

A shattered portrait of Bashar al-Assad symbolizes the dramatic collapse of his regime and the end of an era in Syria.

What Assad’s Downfall Means for Syria and the Middle East

Assad’s downfall represents a seismic shift in the Middle East, but the rapid rise of HTS as Sy...

News Dec 09

President-elect Donald Trump delivers a bold warning to Hamas amid the ongoing Gaza hostage crisis, signaling a potential shift in U.S. Middle East policy.

Trump’s Ultimatum: “Hell to Pay” for Hostage Holders in Gaza

President-elect Donald Trump’s fiery ultimatum to Hamas signals a return to his trademark b...

News Dec 03

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Houthis Target US Navy, Israel with Missile Strikes