May 09, 2012

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has begun hosting a major military exercise with Arab
and NATO allies.

May 15, 2012

AMMAN [MENL] -- Middle East states, despite quiet cooperation, have been
cautious over endorsing U.S. plans for expanded military relations.

May 17, 2012

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Iran's supreme leader has long envisioned all-out war
with Israel and the United States.

May 17, 2012

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has underestimated the growing firepower of the
Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah.