US to intensify its operations against Iranian militias
August 29, 2022, 12:41 pm

US to intensify its operations against Iranian militias

An Iranian flag in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. (File photo: AFP)

Washington wants to contain Iranian activity in the region, independently of the nuclear agreement, the i24 news reported.

According to the report, a senior US military official said on Sunday (August 28) that Washington intends to step up operations against Iran's hostile activities in the Middle East, independent of the Iran nuclear deal.

The US is already carrying out operations in Iraq and Syria to counter attempts by pro-Iranian militias to settle in the region. American drones have notably carried out several strikes in recent months against pro-Iranian targets in the region.

Alexus Grinkevich, a senior official in the US Army's Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees the Middle East, has warned Iran of its belligerent tendencies.

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"Don't test us, our objective is to deter Iran," the US official said, alluding to the attempts to build a regional alliance against Iran which will not be a "NATO of the Middle East," but an information sharing structure.

Late last week, an Israeli security official said that one of the main issues in the meeting between Defense Minister Benny Gantz and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday, was the crafting of a reliable and robust military option against Iran, which would see the Israelis and the Americans acting hand in hand.

Source: i24news

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”