Levant in February 2026: the most important developments in security
In February 2026 security in the Levant was marked by a change of control at military bases in Syria. On 12 February the United States vacated the al-Tanf base, which Syria confirmed, and on 16 February the Syrian army took over the al-Shaddadi base after a US withdrawal.
On 2 February the Israeli military carried out more than 15 attacks in southern Lebanon. On 28 February a military attack on Iran was described as a threat to regional security and stability.
Elsewhere, an Islamic State affiliate claimed responsibility for a mosque bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 7 February, and Australia temporarily barred a citizen linked to an IS-affiliated group from returning.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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