The U.S. military has exhausted virtually all of its long-range surface-to-surface munitions, including Army Tactical Missile Systems and newer Precision Strike Missiles, during its five-month conflict with Iran, according to three people familiar with internal data. The drawdown of these high-precision weapons, which cost over $1 million each, has triggered internal warnings from military officials … Read more
Asian stock markets are showing cautious gains as investors react to a global rally, while oil prices remain near the lowest levels in weeks amid a stalemate in U.S.-Iran tensions. Regional indices are responding to strong U.S. manufacturing figures that pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record close, even as markets weigh the … Read more
Iran warned against any adventurous action by the United States, vowing a proportionate response to any potential strikes on energy infrastructure or regional participation in military actions. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Tehran will retaliate decisively following recent threats from President Donald Trump, while regional states manage security fallout from drone strikes and … Read more
Israel’s military killed two Palestinians in Gaza City and destroyed two medical warehouses near a hospital in Deir al-Balah during separate air strikes on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The attacks occurred amid ongoing uncertainty regarding whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has accepted a U.S.-backed disarmament deal reached with Hamas. Strikes Target Gaza City and … Read more
Massive Attack’s concert in Singapore faced a police investigation following a display of the Palestinian flag on stage, according to a statement released by Singapore authorities. The British band concluded their performance by raising the flag as the audience cheered, triggering reports over a possible breach of strict local laws governing foreign national emblems. Police … Read more
Saudi Arabia is currently working to build an international maritime coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea following a series of Houthi attacks, according to two people familiar with the deliberations who spoke on Wednesday. The coalition’s composition remains unfinalized while discussions continue with dozens of countries. Red Sea Security and Houthi Blockade … Read more
Iran executed two men on Tuesday for their alleged roles in nationwide anti-government protests, according to state media. The executions underscore escalating pressure on Tehran during a five-month conflict with the United States that authorities view as existential. Executions in Isfahan Tied to Security Force Deaths Abolfazl Sepahi-Badjani and Amirhossein Safari-Hosseinabadi were executed following accusations … Read more
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to manage the Strait of Hormuz by collecting voluntary service fees from passing commercial vessels, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. The diplomatic push aims to resolve trade disruptions caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, which … Read more
President Donald Trump stated on July 27, 2026, that the United States is having “good talks” with Iran and sees a chance for a deal, while warning that U.S. air strikes will resume if negotiations fail. According to Reuters, the diplomatic opening follows an abrupt U.S. suspension of a two-week bombing campaign, though regional drone … Read more
Iran will halt its own military attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on air strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday. According to the senior Iranian source, Tehran’s position remains attack for attack, meaning that if the U.S. air strikes stop, Iran will also halt its operations, and … Read more