Paul Iddon is a freelance writer and journalist who writes regularly and extensively about Middle East conflicts, military affairs, geopolitics, and history. He has had hundreds of analyses on regional developments published in various regional and international media outlets over the past decade. Iddon has been a regular Forbes.com contributor since June 2020. Follow Iddon for frequent, up-to-date analysis related to Middle East developments and arms deals and transfers in the region and beyond.
Iran War Displays Anti-Ballistic Deficiencies In Turkey’s Air Defense
Even Turkey's homegrown Siper missile, with its present 62-mile range, cannot substitute a system like the Patriot PAC-3 when it comes to combating ballistic threats.
The Death Spiral Of Iran’s Unique And Antique Air Force
Decades of neglect of a once world-class fighter fleet have led to decay and obsolescence in the face of the most advanced air armada ever unleashed against a country.
The UAE Spent 40 Years Building Its Advanced Air Defense For Iran War
The United Arab Emirates has, in a sense, been preparing for a war like this for 40 years, and has accordingly built a formidable air defense system.
Iran-Backed Iraqi Militias Target Iraqi Kurdistan’s Hotels With Drones
Iraqi Kurds are presently relying on American air defenses at Erbil airport that are providing critical area defense for the capital and sizable swathes of their region.
Militia Drones And Rockets Bombard Iraqi Kurdistan As Iran War Spreads
'The frequency of attacks by Iran-backed groups is extremely high - residents in Erbil hear booms almost hourly,' said Iraq political analyst Lawk Ghafuri.