War & Security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded the Order of Princess Olga to US First Lady Melania Trump for her role in brokering a ceasefire in Oleshky and her humanitarian contributions.

Following the US midterm election results, Iranian officials and state media have adopted a triumphalist tone, attributing the outcome to Iranian resistance. However, analysts warn that Trump may resort to military action in his…

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, while emphasizing the need to prevent Iran's military advancements, suggested the possibility of another targeted military operation against the country.

Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense criticism from the opposition and the attorney general for challenging recent election results and attempting to use security agencies against Arab politicians.

Ali Nikzad, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, warned the United States to withdraw its forces from the Middle East, asserting that any military adventurism in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with…

Senior Iranian officials have welcomed the US midterm election results, framing them as a defeat for Donald Trump and warning of continued resistance against Washington's policies.

Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei stated that Washington's response to Tehran's peace proposal was unconvincing, adding that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is contingent upon the US accepting Iran's seven conditions.

According to the UN Children's Fund UNICEF, a school in Myanmar has been hit in an airstrike, resulting in three children killed and five others injured.

Writing in Ynet, Col. (res.) Doron Hadar argues that neither a nuclear deal nor military strikes alone can eliminate the threat from Iran, and that true change requires a multidimensional campaign combined with a…

Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina, handing Democrats their first victory in the state for 28 years, according to CBS.

According to Arutz Sheva, a rally poster in Tehran advertising an event featured a threat to kill US President Donald Trump.

According to the IRGC, four oil tankers have been destroyed by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two additional vessels seized.

Donald Trump confirmed a discussion with Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran, as Tehran reported two tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz and designated British military forces as terrorist organizations.

According to Arutz Sheva, Israel has shared intelligence with the U.S. suggesting Iran intends to use chemical weapons against its adversaries, though the claim has been met with skepticism by some U.S. and Gulf…

The Jerusalem Post provides an analytical report on the military and geographical importance of Qeshm Island to the Iranian regime and the reasons for US focus on the area.

According to Arutz Sheva, the 200,000-vote discrepancy in the Knesset election double-envelope count was caused by a last-minute change in IDF reserve voting procedures and an overestimation of evacuee turnout.

According to Walla, Gulf Arab states have warned Tehran that they will respond if Iran attacks their economic and civilian infrastructure in retaliation for potential US strikes. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts mediated by Qatar to…

According to Alhurra, citing diplomatic sources and US officials, the United States conducted a limited strike targeting air defense equipment on Qeshm Island, while Qatari-led mediation efforts to bridge differences between Washington and Tehran…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News that strikes on Russian energy infrastructure will continue unless Moscow ceases its attacks on Ukraine's power grid.

The Guardian reports that China is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East through a flurry of meetings with Gulf leaders, ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi…

Maariv newspaper has published footage showing the IRGC's claim of downing and capturing an American drone.

US President Donald Trump, citing damage to Iran's military and economic capabilities, did not rule out the possibility of reaching a deal with Tehran, emphasizing that Washington will never allow Iran to obtain nuclear…

The Times of Israel reports that the building at 6 Pinsker Street in Tel Aviv, which was hit by an Iranian missile strike in 2025, is currently being rebuilt and is now in pre-sale.

The French War Crimes Unit has opened a judicial investigation into the Israeli army’s bombing of a residential building in Beirut in November 2024 in which seven civilians were killed, including the parents of…

On the eve of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, President Trump urged maximum voter turnout. Simultaneously, U.S. officials confirmed limited defensive strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz.

Jonathan Pollard, writing for Arutz Sheva, examines the potential strategic impact of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) strike on Iran's military and energy infrastructure in the event of a conflict.

According to CBS News, as Qatari and Pakistani mediators continue pushing for a deal between the U.S. and Iran, President Trump said a settlement could happen. Meanwhile, U.S. forces launched limited defensive strikes near…

As the US midterm elections arrive, President Donald Trump faces a crucial decision on Iran, with Benjamin Netanyahu pushing for military strikes while JD Vance and Qatari mediators pursue diplomacy.

According to BBC, a hack on air raid alert apps in Ukraine sending fake messages about nuclear and chemical strikes sparked unease, but many citizens doubted their veracity and avoided widespread panic.

IRNA news agency reported that several explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, with the cause currently unclear.

The Times of Israel reports that officials stated the US has carried out limited defensive strikes on Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, while an…

The US has launched limited and defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, which US officials told the BBC's partner CBS were in response to the IRGC firing upon a US aircraft.

US President Donald Trump said Monday that an agreement with Iran remained possible and appeared to rule out renewed American military strikes immediately after Tuesday's midterm elections, while Vice President JD Vance said Washington…

The US launched limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, according to reports in US media and Iranian state media, hours after US vice-president JD Vance expressed optimism about diplomatic efforts.

According to the Times of Israel, JD Vance said the US is feeling pretty good about the prospects of a deal with Iran, and Trump stated that it could happen.

According to the Jerusalem Post citing US officials, the United States launched defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island following an attack on an aircraft.

According to an Iranian official reported by the Jerusalem Post, Tehran refuses to accept excessive US demands and a deal to end the war remains distant.

According to Arutz Sheva, Israel has warned the Lebanese government through US mediation that military operations in Lebanon will resume if Hezbollah joins potential hostilities with Iran.

According to i24NEWS citing Kan, Israel has asked the Lebanese government through American mediators to prevent Hezbollah from entering any resumed conflict with Iran.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia plans to exploit the U.S. midterm elections to launch a massive attack on Ukraine's energy and logistics infrastructure, urging Washington to increase pressure on Moscow.

According to UN News, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing emergency food assistance to more than 400 people who left the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region during a brief…

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that despite optimism expressed by Donald Trump and his deputy, the gap between Tehran and Washington remains deep, and indirect talks in Doha concluded without a breakthrough.

According to the BBC, a diplomatic impasse between the US and Russia at the UN Security Council has ended its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after 35 years, a decision welcomed by Morocco.

According to Walla news, Israel has sent messages to the Lebanese government warning of a severe military response if Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack. Meanwhile, the Israeli Navy concluded a large-scale exercise in…

US President Donald Trump has notified Congress of his intention to remove South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) preferential trade programme, effective 1 January 2027.

Fighting has resumed in Ukraine's Kherson region after a six-day truce, which had allowed for the evacuation of hundreds of civilians from the town of Oleshky, ended with new Russian strikes.

In a campaign speech, Donald Trump claimed that due to economic and military pressures on Iran, Tehran is willing to reach a deal.

According to Israel's Channel 14, Tehran has turned to Russia for military, intelligence, financial, and political support after failing to secure mediation through regional countries.

Oded Eilam, a former Mossad official, claimed in an interview with the New York Post that Israel might target senior Iranian security officials with an operation similar to the Hezbollah pager explosions if hostilities…

Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the UN, strongly criticized the Iranian regime's policies and warned Tehran's officials that their actions will lead to their collapse.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that with reduced demands, it is possible to reach an agreement with the US within two days, and Washington must now make the final decision.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed deep concern regarding reports of a potential new military action against Iran.

UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei told the Adipec conference that the country's oil exports have surpassed prewar levels by leveraging the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline and fleet readiness, allowing the UAE to fill supply gaps…

US President Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran will end soon, either through a negotiated deal or further American action, while confirming discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Tehran.

Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi admitted at a conference in New York that Israel had prioritized Iran as a security threat and miscalculated the threat posed by Hamas prior to the October…

US President Donald Trump, speaking at a campaign rally in Iowa, stated that he has refrained from decisive military action against Iran to save lives, but warned that the conflict will conclude very soon.

Reports from Walla indicate that a meeting between the Central Elections Committee chairman, the Attorney General, and the head of the Shin Bet regarding allegations of foreign interference in the elections was highly tense.

According to The National, oil prices slid more than 3% following reports that Donald Trump wants to give diplomacy with Iran more time before considering military strikes.

Alhurra reports that disruptions in Middle East oil exports and security threats in the Strait of Hormuz have left the world facing difficult economic choices, rising inflation, and intense pressure on strategic reserves.

According to BBC reporting, a limited humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region allowing civilians to evacuate Oleshky has ended. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on energy infrastructure across four regions left hundreds of thousands of homes…