Iran has signaled it will maintain the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until the United States ends its military campaign, releases frozen Iranian funds, and agrees to a region-wide ceasefire encompassing Gaza and Lebanon. This stance, confirmed Tuesday by Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, persists despite ongoing diplomatic efforts … Read more
Tehran, Iran – The office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced a series of new appointments in key positions, including the naming of former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohsen Rezaee as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). Military Leadership Overhaul and New Appointments The sweeping changes filled six key military … Read more
The Israeli government has yet to officially respond to the Mecca Joint Defence Pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, a military alliance stipulating that an armed attack against any member state is an attack against all three. Analysts and government insiders suggest Israeli leadership will evaluate the pact’s implications during the Sabbath lull, … Read more
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have formalized the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a new security pact designed to strengthen collective deterrence against regional aggression. Signed in Mecca, the agreement stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three nations will be considered an attack against all, signaling a significant shift in how Middle … Read more
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead the multinational coalition’s naval defence to protect trade and energy routes following his appointment by the Saudi Ministry of Defence. The newly formed alliance aims to secure freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden amid mounting disruptions to … Read more
Southern Lebanon faces an unprecedented reconstruction crisis following months of Israeli air attacks, shelling, and deliberate home demolitions amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, with officials estimating rebuilding costs could climb to $20bn, according to field reports and local assessments. Communities from Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh to al-Mansouri grapple with widespread devastation, unexploded hazards, and a lack of … Read more
Iran’s military command warned on Saturday that any regional nation acting as a defensive shield for the United States will burn in the fire of war, as Washington and Tehran trade escalating threats over critical energy infrastructure. Major General Ali Abdollahi, head of Iran’s wartime military command, stated that the United States is accelerating toward … Read more
Iran targeted United States military assets at Kuwait’s Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase with a drone strike on Friday, describing the operation as retaliation for US airstrikes a day earlier, according to an Iranian army statement reported by the semiofficial Tasnim news agency. The strike hit hangars, satellite communication systems, and equipment warehouses at the facility, which … Read more
The military AI industry is expanding rapidly as global military expenditure climbed to $2.88 trillion, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Driven by software integration and screen-based combat systems, traditional defense primes and software-first startups are securing multi-billion-dollar contracts to transform national armed forces into AI-first fighting units. Defense Primes … Read more
President Donald Trump has pledged to use frozen Iranian assets controlled by the United States to pay for potential damages to ships and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements published on his Truth Social platform. The move has drawn swift condemnation from Tehran, as regional military engagements between the two nations extend … Read more