# Middle East security
Latest news and articles about Middle East security
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Israel Announces First New Maneuver Division in Decades as It Prepares for High‑Intensity War
The Israel Defense Forces announced the creation of a new 38th maneuver division — the first new deep‑penetration division since the 1970s — drawn from training units and slated to reach combat capability by 2027. The move signals a long‑term shift toward preparing for large‑scale, high‑intensity warfare and has implications for regional deterrence, logistics demands, and international support.
U.S. CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel as High‑Level American Delegation Heads to Jerusalem
CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper visited Israel on 24 January, with U.S. media and Israeli broadcasters reporting his arrival and the presence of a high‑level U.S. delegation. The combined military and diplomatic visit signals Washington’s continued operational coordination and political engagement with Israel amid persistent regional tensions.
Iran Warns Any Strike on Its Territory Would Turn All U.S. Bases into Legitimate Targets
On 22 January, a senior commander of Iran’s Hatam al‑Anbiya Central Command warned that any attack on Iranian territory would immediately make U.S. interests and bases legitimate targets, promising swift and destructive retaliation. The statement broadens Tehran’s claimed right to retaliate and raises the risk that a limited incident could escalate into a wider confrontation, complicating U.S. deterrence and regional security.