GeoPWatch Reports False Missile Detection from Iran to Northern Israel
TEHRAN — A false detection of a missile launch originating from Iran and heading toward northern Israel was reported by monitoring group GeoPWatch on Thursday evening. The alert, issued at 17:13 UTC, ...
Israeli Prime Minister convenes emergency security cabinet call following incident off Iran coast
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency telephone meeting with members of the security cabinet Wednesday evening to address a developing situation involving recent ...
Explosions Reported Near US Warships Off UAE Coast
DUBAI (AP) — Explosions were reported Wednesday evening near United States warships positioned approximately 52 kilometers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, raising immediate concerns about a...
Iran Launches Military Response Following Alleged US Ceasefire Violation in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran launched a military response Wednesday after accusing the United States of violating a ceasefire by attacking Iranian oil tankers and civilian areas in the Strait of Hormuz. The Khatam ...
Iranian Governor Reports Attack on Minab Coast Guard Base
MINAB, Iran — An unidentified group launched an attack on a coast guard base in the southern Iranian city of Minab late Wednesday, according to the provincial governor. The incident occurred at approx...
Iranian Air Force Activity Reported in Northwestern Tehran
TEHRAN — Iranian Air Force activity was reported in the northwestern sector of Tehran on Wednesday evening, as local residents and officials noted unusual movements in the area. The activity, which b...
Iranian Air Force Conducts Activity Over Northwestern Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran — The Iranian Air Force conducted flight operations over the Shahran area in northwestern Tehran on Wednesday evening, marking a notable military presence in the capital’s District 5. The...
U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Ports in Escalating Regional Tensions
TEHRAN — The U.S. military launched airstrikes on two major Iranian ports, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, early Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The strikes occurred at appro...
Strikes Reported at Bahman Qeshm Pier in Iran
TEHRAN — A strike was reported at the Bahman Qeshm pier in southern Iran on Wednesday evening, though no visible fire or smoke was observed at the site shortly after the incident. The event occurred ...
Iran Warns UAE of Consequences Over Alleged Hostile Action
TEHRAN — Iran issued a stern warning to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, stating that Dubai will face consequences if its involvement in alleged hostile actions against Iranian interests is conf...
Explosions Rock Iranian Ports Amid Tensions with UAE
TEHRAN — Explosions were reported Wednesday evening in the Iranian port cities of Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Ras Behman, prompting emergency responses and raising regional tensions. Iranian officials at...
Saudi Arabia Lifts Military Restrictions After U.S. Retaliation Pledge
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia lifted military access restrictions on its territory on Wednesday, following a United States commitment to assist the kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council states in retalia...
Israel Early Warning System Malfunctions Amid Unclear Circumstances
JERUSALEM — A critical malfunction occurred in Israel's early detection and warning system on Thursday, triggering emergency protocols across the country before being resolved. The incident, which too...
Israel Denies Involvement in Unspecified Events Amidst Rising Tensions
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel officially denied any involvement in a series of events unfolding across the region on Wednesday, as uncertainty mounted regarding the nature and scope of the incidents. A spo...
IRGC Confirms Fire Exchanges at Iranian Ports Amid Unidentified Enemy Clashes
TEHRAN, May 7, 2026 — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed on Wednesday that exchanges of fire have occurred between its forces and an unidentified enemy, with commercial ports in Ir...
Explosions Rock Bahman Port on Qeshm Island, IRIB Confirms
TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) confirmed Wednesday that explosions occurred at Bahman Port on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf, marking a significant incident at one of the ...
Iran Reviews U.S. Draft Proposal, Delays Response
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated Wednesday that it is still examining a draft proposal from the United States and has not yet submitted a formal response. The announcement, made...
Israeli strike kills paramedics in Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli forces conducted a double-tap airstrike on Wednesday in Majdal Selm, Lebanon, targeting a group of paramedics affiliated with the Islamic Health Authority. The attack occurred at appr...
Iranian Drones Strike Kurdish Separatist Targets in Erbil
ERBIL, Iraq — Iranian drones launched a series of strikes against Kurdish separatist targets in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil late Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Th...
Rubio Arrives in Vatican for Talks with Pope
VATICAN CITY — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio arrived in the Vatican on Wednesday for high-level talks with Pope Francis, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the American political figure an...
Iran Expands Control of Hormuz Strait in Sudden Move
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran expanded its military control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday evening, marking a significant escalation in the region's maritime security landscape. The move, which...
Iran Urges Pakistan Mediation Following Israeli Strike on Beirut
BEIRUT, May 6, 2026 — Iran transmitted an urgent diplomatic message to Pakistan on Tuesday, seeking the South Asian nation's intervention following a significant Israeli military strike on Beirut. The...
US Forces Disable Tanker in Gulf of Oman Amid Tensions
DOHA — U.S. Central Command forces disabled a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, preventing the vessel from reaching an Iranian port. The operation involved an F/A-18 fighter jet firing...
Senior Hamas Officer Killed in UAV Strike in Khan Yunis
Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip — A senior Hamas military officer was killed in an unmanned aerial vehicle strike on Wednesday in the Mawasi area of the Gaza Strip. Nassim Kalazani, known by the nom de guerre...
US MQ-9 Drone Downed in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI (Reuters) - A US MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. ...
Footage Emerges of Iranian Air Defense Intercepting MQ-9A Drone
TEHRAN — Footage reportedly showing the downing of an MQ-9A drone by Iranian air defenses has surfaced online, raising questions about the incident's circumstances and location. The video, which appe...
Iranian Parliament Committee Warns U.S. of Retaliatory Action Amid Negotiation Stalemate
TEHRAN — A senior official from Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee issued a stark warning to the United States on Tuesday, stating that Tehran is prepared to deliver a ha...
TrendAI Aligns Technology with U.S. National Cyber Strategy Pillars
WASHINGTON — TrendAI, a cybersecurity division of Trend Micro, announced Monday that its artificial intelligence capabilities are designed to support the first three pillars of the U.S. National Cyber...
Former Spy Pollard Launches Political Bid in Israel, Calls for Gaza Expulsion
JERUSALEM — Jonathan Pollard, the American-born Israeli spy serving a life sentence in the United States, announced plans to launch a political career in Israel, positioning himself to the right of Pr...
Iranian Media Attributes Regional Attacks and U.S. Fuel Prices to 'Freedom Project'
TEHRAN — Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported Monday that a campaign dubbed the 'Freedom Project' has achieved three significant milestones, including a missile strike on a U.S. military patrol boat and...