Iranian military forces launched a series of strikes against infrastructure in Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain this week, including an attack on Kuwait’s Mina Abdullah oil refinery. According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-linked Fars News Agency, the operations targeted U.S. military sites and energy facilities, prompting U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to pledge accountability for … Read more
Air defense systems across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan have been activated repeatedly this week following a new wave of Iranian drone and missile strikes. According to reports, these attacks targeted US military installations in the region, triggering a cycle of escalation that follows renewed US bombardments of Iran’s southern … Read more
The US military has concluded three consecutive nights of strikes against Iran to degrade its ability to attack commercial shipping, coinciding with the reinstatement of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest five-hour operation targeted military sites in Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar … Read more
The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian coastal defense systems and missile sites following President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington is reinstating a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. According to the U.S. military’s Central Command, these strikes targeted capabilities in Abu Musa, Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, Chahbahar, Jask, and Konarak to degrade Iran’s ability … Read more
Renewed military escalation in Yemen has sparked fears of a collapsing ceasefire after the internationally recognized government bombed the Sanaa airport runway to block an Iranian aircraft. The incident, followed by Houthi missile strikes on Saudi Arabia, threatens to end a period of relative calm, according to statements from both government officials and the United … Read more
United Nations officials have accused Hamas of obstructing humanitarian aid operations in Gaza and endangering staff, following an incident at a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in Jabalia. The Palestinian group has rejected these claims, characterizing the event as a legitimate law enforcement operation to intercept smuggled commercial goods. UN report on Jabalia distribution point … Read more
Israelis will head to the polls on October 27 for a general election that serves as a referendum on the legacy of the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Current polling indicates a tight race, with the Likud party’s dominance challenged by shifting public sentiment regarding security management, the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, … Read more
Syria’s newly appointed transitional parliament convened for its first session in Damascus on Sunday, marking a significant step in the country’s political transition more than 18 months after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. President Ahmed al-Sharaa has tasked the 210-member assembly with drafting a new constitution and prioritizing economic recovery, according to official reports from … Read more
The United States military launched a renewed wave of airstrikes against Iranian targets following a surge in hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), these operations—which began at 2100 GMT on Sunday—followed a series of approximately 140 strikes the previous night. The escalation, which involves attacks on Iranian islands and … Read more
Malian military forces have reclaimed the northern town of Anefis following nearly a week of combat, according to General Jean Elysee Dao. The operation resulted in approximately 30 soldiers killed and 60 wounded. The town, located roughly 100km from the strategic city of Kidal, had been under the control of Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked fighters … Read more