middle east

Iran claims three oil tankers struck naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz and warns of attacks on US military bases, as Washington maintains economic pressure while leaving the door open to diplomacy

Lebanese authorities investigate the suspected murder of former Iraqi parliament member Ahmed al-Alwani, a prominent opponent of Iranian influence, after his body was discovered with signs of violence

Tehran vows to retain its enriched uranium and retaliate against future US strikes, while escalating tensions with Argentina over its designation of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization

Tehran demands an end to sanctions, war reparations, and recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects the conditions as unrealistic

The US military has moved refueling aircraft from Britain to Germany and Scotland following reported Iranian threats, marking the second relocation of American military aircraft from the UK in just over a month

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Washington to end the war on all fronts, while Trump signals a preference for a nuclear deal amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing mediation efforts by Qatar

A drone attack damages an Aramco office tower in Saudi Arabia’s capital, as Houthi forces intensify strikes on airports and energy facilities amid escalating clashes with Saudi forces

Washington is considering additional economic restrictions on Tehran as a Reuters investigation reveals a covert $2 billion Iranian supply network and US naval forces head toward the region

Iran reportedly executes three accused of collaborating with Israel and the US, while American strikes, a naval blockade, and attacks on commercial vessels fuel escalating tensions in the Gulf

The US president is considering further attacks on Iran’s nuclear program amid a growing American military buildup in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and renewed diplomatic efforts mediated by Qatar

CENTCOM launches Task Force Iron Gate to restrict Iran’s military supplies and illicit revenues, building on a naval blockade that reportedly blocked over $25 billion in oil exports as nuclear negotiations continue

Hundreds of Syrian soldiers are reportedly stationed along the Saudi-Yemeni border, with thousands more potentially on the way, amid growing defense ties and speculation over Syria’s involvement in the fight against the Houthis

Iran intensifies attacks on commercial ships using underwater drones, explosives, and naval mines as U.S. forces work to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and disruptions to oil shipments

Iran-backed Houthi rebels demand billions in war compensation and recognition as Yemen's rulers, while renewed drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten regional stability and peace negotiations

Senior U.S. officials warn that another war with Iran is increasingly likely, as reports reveal covert American military strikes and new plans for attacks despite Republican losses in the midterm elections

Veteran Iran analyst Menashe Amir warns that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, ballistic missile arsenal, and regional proxies remain a serious danger, arguing that a brief military operation will not be enough to end the threat

Senior Iranian officials portray Republican midterm losses as a rejection of the war with Iran, warning of retaliation against American military bases in Europe as reports emerge of a U.S. surveillance aircraft deployment to the Middle East

Trump confirmed US strikes on Iranian military systems on Qeshm Island, as Tehran rejected a Qatari proposal to halt the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli intelligence raises concerns over Iran’s possible use of chemical weapons as US military forces move toward the Middle East amid growing fears of an imminent strike

Israel reportedly warned Lebanon through US intermediaries that Hezbollah's involvement in a wider conflict with Iran could trigger extensive military operations, including strikes on Beirut's airport and other strategic infrastructure