War & Security

A report by The Times of Israel suggests that given the limited effectiveness of Saudi Arabia's current military alliances against threats from Iran and the Houthis, Riyadh may need to seek new security partners,…

Reports indicate that the number of US service members killed in the conflict with Iran exceeds the official figure of 18, a claim the Pentagon denies.

A Chinese tech firm has revoked a security certificate issued to Iran's sanctioned Persian Gulf Straits Authority following warnings from U.S. sanctions experts.

A three-day parliamentary election has begun in Russia, featuring only parties that support the Kremlin and the war in Ukraine, as President Vladimir Putin seeks to tighten his grip on power.

A UN fact-finding mission stated that a US military strike hitting a primary school adjacent to an IRGC base was reckless and likely a war crime.

Finland has completed fencing along parts of its eastern border, increasing security measures against what officials describe as Russia's 'hybrid warfare'.

The IRGC Navy has announced that it struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

US officials have confirmed that Iran recently shot down at least two American MQ-1 military drones. The report follows claims by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting that a drone was downed over the…

Reports indicate that Iran is rebuilding the Taleghan 2 site near Tehran, which had previously been targeted by Israeli strikes.

An expert from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says attacks by Iran-backed Houthis near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait pose the biggest threat to Saudi oil production since 1932.

Reports indicate that Beijing, following an appeal from Saudi officials, has privately urged Tehran to take action to curb Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

Reports indicate that oil loadings at the Saudi port of Yanbu have been suspended and the East-West Pipeline remains offline following attacks on energy infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia has condemned a Houthi drone attack near Makkah. Meanwhile, the UAE and Syria discussed economic ties, and reports indicate a surge in cyberattacks across the region.

The US House of Representatives has voted for the third time to pass a measure calling on Donald Trump to end the military conflict with Iran.

A new CBS News report reveals that Iranian drone and missile attacks on US bases in the Middle East have caused significantly more damage to military infrastructure and equipment than previously disclosed.

Drone experts warn that Iran is launching coordinated capture missions targeting U.S. unmanned surface vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to gather intelligence and identify vulnerabilities in American defense systems.

According to a report by The Times of Israel, the IDF Chief of Staff met with senior military officials from several Arab nations and the head of CENTCOM in Germany last week.

Qatari-affiliated media report that the IRGC has shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports indicate that the IRGC has launched a new campaign to mobilize its domestic supporter base while simultaneously intensifying efforts to crack down on dissidents internationally.

Two Italian fighter jets operating under NATO command shot down a drone suspected of carrying explosives in Lithuanian airspace. Lithuanian officials believe the drone likely originated from Belarus.

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in response to Donald Trump's suggestion of talks, declared that Tehran will only agree to negotiations if all its conditions are met.

A Pentagon inspector general report reveals ammunition shortages, significant aircraft losses, and a strike on a key US logistics hub in Bahrain.

A congressionally-mandated US Department of Defense report outlines the depletion of key munitions and extensive damage to US military and intelligence assets in the Middle East following the war with Iran.

For the first time, the U.S. Department of Defense inspector general has confirmed that extensive munitions consumption in the war against Iran has created strategic inventory gaps and exposed production bottlenecks.

While Fars News Agency, citing the IRGC, reported an oil tanker explosion due to a mine collision in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM has denied the claim.

Russia plans to test a new 800-km ballistic missile by the end of the year. Military analysts warn that the missile's terminal maneuvering capabilities could pose significant challenges to Ukraine's air defenses.

A cleric described by local officials as active in the fight against Zionism has been shot and killed in southeastern Iran.

A US weapons-systems officer who was downed over Iran in April recounts his survival experience and the moment of his rescue.

Reports indicate the Trump administration intends to limit potential negotiations with Tehran to the nuclear issue, while Iran seeks to prioritize the resolution of the Strait of Hormuz dispute.

Sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Trump administration officials have informed Gulf leaders of their intent to refocus future negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program.

The Times of Israel reports that a planned meeting between Iran and Gulf states regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed.

A US Air Force officer whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran has detailed his 50-hour survival ordeal and the subsequent large-scale American rescue operation.

A former Pentagon official warns that Iran-backed Houthi rebels have exposed themselves to U.S. naval firepower by seizing the strategic Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

According to a New York Times report, recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz were carried out by IRGC hardliners without the knowledge of senior Iranian officials.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have targeted a Saudi military base with missiles and drones, as clashes on the Saudi southern border leave two people injured.

According to a CNN report, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to persuade two F-15 airmen downed over Iran to appear on the '60 Minutes' program. The Pentagon has denied the report.

An Iranian official stated that the deal with Oman will not immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran continues to seek transit tolls which Muscat rejects.

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces say they have struck Houthi positions in the port city of Mocha, as the number of civilians displaced by renewed fighting continues to surge.

An Iranian official stated that no signed agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz is expected at Monday's meeting in Oman involving some Gulf states.

Following the Houthi seizure of key positions along the Bab al-Mandab Strait, Saudi Arabia has urged the Trump administration to take direct military action. Washington is currently focusing on intelligence and targeting support.

Houthi forces, backed by Iran, have seized control of the strategic Bab el-Mandab Strait. The development, reportedly directed by the IRGC, has heightened concerns over rising oil prices and disruptions to vital global shipping…

Reports indicate that Gulf foreign ministers are set to meet with the Iranian foreign minister in Oman to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz.

A US official has confirmed that a recent Iranian missile attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan resulted in damage to several US military aircraft.

The US Treasury has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies linked to Hezbollah and Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey as part of efforts to restrict Tehran's revenue sources.

During his speech at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump reiterated his proposal to rename the Strait of Hormuz to the 'Trump Strait'.

Israel has sent a direct message to Tehran by destroying Hezbollah's strategic tunnel network in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, US threats against Iran's nuclear program and reports of Tehran rebuilding its missile capabilities have heightened…

Houthi forces have seized the port of Mocha in Yemen and are advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, posing a significant threat to one of the world's most critical trade routes.

Houthi rebels have seized the historic port of Mocha in Yemen, expanding their control along the Red Sea coast and moving closer to the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Reports indicate that several F-15 fighter jets sustained minor damage and an A-10 aircraft lost a wing following an Iranian missile attack on a US airbase in Jordan.

News sources report that several projectiles have struck areas in Sirik County, Hormozgan Province. Precise details regarding the extent of damage or potential casualties remain unavailable.

Ukrainian drones struck an industrial facility in the Arctic city of Novy Urengoy, as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.

Over 5,000 individuals, including Boris Johnson and Deborah Lipstadt, have signed a letter condemning genocide charges against Israel as a 'blood libel'.

Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting the Mount Hermon summit, stated that Israel will not allow any terror army on its borders and is close to defeating the Iranian regime.

Sources told the Jerusalem Post that Mala Mohammadi Mala Qaderi, a Sunni cleric accused of collaborating with the IRGC, was killed by two motorcyclists outside his home.

Relatives of children and teachers killed in a February 28 airstrike on a school in Minab have returned to the site to commemorate their loved ones.

Maritime conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified with reciprocal attacks on tankers by Iran and the US. Meanwhile, talks between Israel and Lebanon have moved to new locations, and diplomatic tensions between…

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it destroyed several Iranian oil tankers following IRGC missile attacks on a US warship.

The IRGC claims to have captured a US submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon stated the vessel had experienced a malfunction.

The South Korean president and his French counterpart discussed maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz in Paris, emphasizing that the talks did not involve the deployment of military forces.

Following US military strikes on Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island and Jask, the IRGC launched at least 35 ballistic missiles targeting military bases in Jordan.