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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iranian missile, naval, and defense targets, has ended with all its main goals met. “Operation Epic Fury is concluded. We…
Two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday with U.S. Navy assistance, the first successful transit under President Donald Trump’s new “Project Freedom” operation. U.S. Central Command confirmed the ships…
Israeli forces stopped dozens of boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete on Thursday, preventing the activist convoy from sailing toward Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the Israeli navy for…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has assured Iranian citizens that the Persian Gulf region is headed toward a “future without America,” as tensions escalate. Speaking during National Persian Gulf Day commemorations on April 30,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned a violent intrusion into the home of Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin, the head of the IDF Military Police, called for tough action against those involved. Netanyahu took to social…
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance. In a statement issued on April 28, the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assured that he is in good health after revealing that he had a minor prostate condition that was “successfully treated”. In a statement on April 24, Netanyahu said the report had been delayed…
Pope Leo XIV told reporters Thursday that he keeps a photo of a child killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon with him at all times. The child had been part of the crowds that welcomed the pope during his first overseas trip to Lebanon last…
The Iranian military has stated that an Iranian oil tanker entered the country’s territorial waters despite warnings issued by United States naval forces. According to Mehr News Agency on April 21, the army said the tanker, identified as…
Iran has warned of “grave consequences” following the detention of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the MV Touska, by US naval forces in the Gulf of Oman. Iranian officials demanded the immediate release of the ship and its crew, calling the…
Forty Israeli citizens were detained at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport after arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident on April 20, 2026. Russian security forces questioned the group on suspicion…
Turkey has placed Israel at the center of growing international concern, warning that its actions now pose security risks that extend beyond the Middle East and affect the wider world. The warning was delivered by Turkish Foreign Minister…
Iranian authorities have detained four suspects, including two foreigners, in the northwest of Iran for the alleged involvement with the US-Israel-linked espionage network. Reports by the Tasnim news agency detailed that the suspects were…
Pakistan has begun extensive logistical and security preparations in Islamabad amid strong indications that a fresh round of talks between Iranian and United States officials is expected to take place in the capital. Administrative…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected US assertions that Washington can dictate Tehran’s nuclear activities, saying Iran will continue to exercise what it calls its lawful rights while insisting it does not seek to attack any…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after senior officials from Yemen’s Houthi movement warned that they could shut the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. In a statement posted on X on…
Australia is considering participating in an international naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions between the U.S and Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and push up fuel prices. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
The United States has further expanded its military presence in the Middle East after the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, reportedly returned to the region amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Two U.S. defense…
Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which began at midnight, is temporary. In a statement on April 17, Katz said Israeli forces “hold and will continue to hold” areas they have…
The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East despite a ceasefire with Iran, sending additional troops and aircraft to the region as preparations continue for high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan this weekend.…
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has expressed concern over Israel’s recent actions in Lebanon, calling them “deeply damaging.” Speaking to the Today Program on April 9, Yvette Cooper said the US-Iran ceasefire should be broadened…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, stating that US military officers will be on standby to take action against Iran if the ceasefire deal fails. In a statement on his Truth Social platform, President Trump…
Tensions between the United States and Israel have intensified following new leaks suggesting that President Donald Trump betrayed Benjamin Netanyahu by sidelining him during the final stages of negotiations for a temporary ceasefire with…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pledged to maintain operations against Hezbollah, noting that it will not compromise on northern security. On April 8, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, Chief of the General Staff, said the army will…
