Geopolitical
Iran Condemns U.S. Threats Against Oman Over Alleged False Pretenses
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned United States threats directed at the Sultanate of Oman, denouncing potential sanctions as being based on false pretenses. Esmail Baghaei, the ...
Netanyahu Orders Expansion of Israeli Control in Gaza to 70%
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that Israeli forces currently occupy 60 percent of the Gaza Strip and has ordered the military to expand control to 70 perc...
IRGC Launches Warning Missiles at Vessels, Shoots Down U.S. Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched warning missiles at four vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorization and shot down a U.S. drone that entered Iranian ...
Hezbollah Claims Drone Strike on Israeli Iron Dome Batteries
BEIRUT — Hezbollah released footage on Wednesday showing its fighters targeting two Israeli Iron Dome missile defense platforms at the Ramim barracks in northern Israel using Ababil attack drones. Th...
Casualty Toll Rises in Lebanon Following US-Backed Israeli Strikes
BEIRUT — At least 3,324 people have been killed and 10,027 injured in US-backed Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2, 2026, marking a significant escalation in the region's ongoing conflict. The v...
Sweden to Transfer 16 Gripen Fighters to Ukraine in Early 2027
STOCKHOLM — Sweden will transfer 16 JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter jets to Ukraine in early 2027, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in military support...
Armenian PM Pashinyan Unveils Overhaul of Military with New Equipment and Ideology
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Wednesday the formation of a restructured military force for the Republic of Armenia, featuring updated weaponry, new uniforms...
Syrian-born journalist killed in Israeli airstrike on Sidon
SIDON, Lebanon (AP) — A Syrian-born correspondent for the Al-Alam news network was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Wednesday morning. Hussam Zeidan was...
Iran Condemns U.S. Strike on Bandar Abbas as Violation of International Law
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned a U.S. military strike on the port city of Bandar Abbas, labeling the operation a violation of international law and affirming Tehran's right to...
U.S. Central Command intercepts Iranian missile attack on Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY — U.S. Central Command confirmed Wednesday that it successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting Kuwait and prevented additional drone strikes near the Strait of H...
Kuwaiti Air Defense Systems Intercept Hostile Missiles and Drones
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwaiti air defense systems intercepted a series of hostile missile and drone attacks early Wednesday morning, prompting air raid sirens to sound across the country. The General Staff of...
Iran launches ballistic missile from Khuzestan Province toward Kuwait
TEHRAN — A ballistic missile was launched from Iran's Khuzestan Province early Wednesday, heading in the direction of Kuwait, according to regional monitoring systems. The launch occurred at approxima...
Kuwait Activates Air Raid Sirens Amid Unclear Threat
KUWAIT CITY — Air raid sirens were activated across Kuwait early Wednesday morning, signaling a potential security threat as authorities scrambled to respond to the situation. The alert was triggered...
US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Strait Authority Over Hormuz Control
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Wednesday against the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, designating the Iranian entity for its role in controlling vessel transit through the...
US Conducts Limited Strikes on Iran in Response to IRGC Attacks
WASHINGTON — The United States launched a series of limited and precise strikes against targets in Iran on Wednesday, a U.S. official confirmed, in direct response to coordinated missile, drone, and s...
Palestinian Red Crescent Reports 7 Dead, Over 20 Injured in Latest Incident
JERUSALEM — The Palestinian Red Crescent reported Tuesday that seven people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in a sudden escalation of violence across the region. The humanitarian orga...
Russian Drones Strike Cargo Trucks on Kyiv-Chop Highway
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones targeted cargo trucks traveling along the Kyiv-Chop highway on Tuesday morning, disrupting a critical supply route in western Ukraine. The attacks occurred around 10:43 ...
Iranian Air Defenses Down U.S. Fighter Jet in Wedding Footage
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian air defense systems shot down an American fighter jet over Iranian airspace, footage released Tuesday shows the incident occurring during a wedding celebration. The video, which...
Explosions Reported in Northern Israeli City of Kiryat Shmona
KIRYAT SHMONA, Israel — Explosions were heard in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona early Tuesday morning, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns in the region. The incidents occur...
Iran Intelligence Ministry Warns of Escalating Hybrid Warfare by Adversaries
TEHRAN, May 27 (AP) — Iran's Intelligence Ministry has issued a stark warning that foreign adversaries are intensifying a campaign of hybrid warfare against the nation, shifting tactics from direct mi...