Satellite Images Reveal Destruction of Historical Tyre in Israel-Lebanon Conflict

Satellite imagery confirms extensive destruction across Tyre, Lebanon, as Israeli air strikes level residential blocks and threaten UNESCO-listed archaeological sites. Analysis from Al Jazeera’s open-source unit indicates that since early 2026, the city has faced 31 direct raids, resulting in at least 25 collapsed buildings and mass displacement. This military campaign, which mirrors the intensity … Read more

Israel Strikes Lebanon as Trump Claims US-Iran Deal Near

Israeli forces killed at least 17 people and displaced thousands in southern Lebanon on Tuesday after issuing evacuation orders for the entire city of Tyre, according to the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA). The escalation follows a series of regional strikes, occurring simultaneously with United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that a peace deal between … Read more

Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in Retaliation for US Strikes

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched drone and missile attacks against United States military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan on Wednesday. These strikes follow US military operations in the Strait of Hormuz and signal a potential shift toward a new Iranian doctrine of rapid, harsh retaliation to prevent perceived US military impunity in … Read more

100 Days of US-Israel Conflict with Iran: Key Developments

One hundred days into the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the regional situation has devolved into a grinding stalemate. Despite initial promises of a “very fast” campaign, the war continues with no clear end in sight. A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 8, 2026, has failed to halt the violence, leaving … Read more

Iran War Day 91: US and Iran Near 60-Day Deal

A Fragile Horizon: The Geopolitics of the Strait of Hormuz The global energy market is holding its breath as the United States and Iran inch toward a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MoU). With the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint—at the center of this diplomatic dance, the outcome will dictate oil prices and … Read more

Iran Recounts Historic Battles Amid Trump’s Agreement Talks

As the world watches the tense standoff between Washington and Tehran, the rhetoric emerging from both capitals suggests we are witnessing more than just a diplomatic negotiation. We are seeing a clash of historical narratives, where the past is being weaponized to define the future of the Middle East. Historical Echoes in Modern Diplomacy In … Read more

US Pauses $14B Taiwan Arms Sale Amid Middle East Tensions

The United States is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, a move officials say is necessary to ensure the availability of munitions for the ongoing conflict known as Epic Fury. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the delay during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing this past Thursday. While the US and … Read more

Iran Reviews US Proposal to End Conflict Amid Pakistan Mediation Efforts

Tehran is currently reviewing the latest set of responses from the United States regarding a proposal to conclude the nearly three-month war between the US-Israel coalition and Iran. The diplomatic process, which follows a six-week ceasefire, remains at a critical juncture as regional mediators attempt to bridge the gap between the two sides. Ministry of … Read more

Asia-Pacific trade risks loom large as Apec official warns of protectionism, imbalances

The Great Rebalancing: Why China’s Shift from Producer to Consumer Matters For decades, the global economic narrative has been dominated by a single theme: China as the “factory of the world.” However, a structural shift is underway. As trade imbalances widen across the Asia-Pacific region, policymakers are signaling that the era of one-way manufacturing dominance … Read more

Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon | US-Israel war on Iran News

The Battle for the Strait: Why the Hormuz Tolls Change Everything For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. However, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how this waterway is managed. Iran’s move to transition from sporadic threats of closure to a “professional mechanism” of traffic management—including the … Read more