Geopolitical
Iran Sets Precondition of US Concessions Before Resuming Nuclear Talks
TEHRAN — Iran will not engage in negotiations with the United States until Washington meets a series of stringent demands, including ending regional hostilities and unfreezing Iranian assets, Major Ge...
Two UAE Military Personnel Killed in Domestic Training Mission
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence confirmed on Sunday that two military personnel died during a domestic training exercise, marking a rare fatal incident within the nation's arm...
Iranian Guards Intercept Advanced MQ1 Drone Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted an advanced MQ1 military drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in maritime security tensions wi...
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza City Areas, Leaving Multiple Wounded
GAZA CITY — Two unmanned aerial vehicle strikes carried out by Israeli forces struck separate locations in the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning, leaving multiple individuals wounded. The attacks occurred ...
Iran Denies Involvement in Yemen Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Urges Islamic Unity
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei firmly denied Tehran's involvement in recent attacks launched from Yemen against Saudi Arabia, warning that exploiting the crisis to deepe...
Russian Terrorists Attack Major Pharmaceutical Warehouse in Odesa
ODESA, Ukraine — Russian terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the facilities of BaDM, one of Ukraine's largest pharmaceutical distributors, early Sunday morning, disrupting critical medical su...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Tent in Khan Yunis, Injuring Multiple Civilians
Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip — An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle strike hit a tent near the 'Dream Palace' site in the Mawasi neighborhood early Sunday morning, leaving several people with serious injuries...
Qatar Red Crescent to Assist in Locating Missing Iranian Pilots
DOHA — The Qatar Red Crescent Society has agreed to assist the Iranian Red Crescent Society in determining the fate of three Iranian pilots who have been missing since March following an attack on a m...
Iran Condemns Austria's Visa Denial for IAEA Delegation as Unjustified
VIENNA — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday sharply criticized Austria's decision to deny visas to members of its delegation scheduled to attend the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conferenc...
Israel Culture Minister Vows to Revoke Citizenship of Filmmakers After Venice Award
JERUSALEM — Israel's culture minister on Sunday vowed to strip two Israeli filmmakers of their citizenship after their documentary about the war in Gaza won a major prize at the Venice Film Festival. ...
Yemeni Forces Strike Saudi Airbase in Asir Region Amid Escalating Tensions
JEDDAH, Sept. 14 (AP) — The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a combined missile and drone attack on King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia's southern Asir region on Sunday, marking a significant escalation ...
Austria Bars Iran's Nuclear Chief from Vienna IAEA Conference Amid U.S. Pressure
VIENNA — Austria denied entry to Mohammad Eslami, the head of Iran's nuclear program, preventing him from attending the International Atomic Energy Agency's annual general conference in Vienna followi...
Iran's IRGC Intercepts US Drone Over Strait of Hormuz in Escalating Incident
TEHRAN — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force intercepted and destroyed a United States MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in t...
CBS Releases Declassified Footage of 2026 Iran F-15 Rescue Mission
LOS ANGELES — CBS News released newly declassified video footage on Monday depicting a high-stakes rescue operation for two United States Air Force officers whose F-15 fighter jet was shot down over I...
IDF Mobilizes to Secure Ali Taher Ridge in Lebanon Ahead of Potential Hezbollah Return
BEIRUT — The Israel Defense Forces are preparing a military operation to seize control of the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, aiming to establish a permanent security zone and prevent Hezbollah f...
Russian Drone Strike Near Polish Border Forces Evacuation of Official Train
KYIV, Sept. 14 — A private chartered train carrying government officials was evacuated early Sunday morning near the Polish border after a Russian drone struck a regular passenger service on the Kyiv-...
Iran's IRGC Navy Reaffirms Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amidst Maritime Tensions
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Saturday reaffirmed its absolute authority over the Strait of Hormuz, issuing a stern warning to any vessel attempting to violate Iranian ...
Air Raid Alerts Sounded in Southern Saudi Arabia as Military Base Targeted
ABHA, Saudi Arabia — Air raid alerts were issued Saturday afternoon for the southern cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait after unidentified projectiles targeted King Khalid Airbase, a critical military ...
Iranian Commercial Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz; One Dead, Four Injured
Tehran, Sept. 13 (AP) — An Iranian commercial vessel was attacked near Hengam Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, leaving one crew member dead and four others injured in an incident that has h...
Saudi Arabia Halts East-West Pipeline Following Drone Strikes, Threatening Export Surge
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia faces a potential sharp decline in crude oil exports after drone attacks forced the immediate shutdown of its critical East-West pipeline on Saturday. The disruption to the strat...
Ansarallah Vows Expanded Attacks on Saudi Targets in Retaliation for Airstrikes and Blockade
SANAA, Yemen — Ansarallah militants vowed to launch broader attacks against military targets inside Saudi Arabia on Monday, escalating a long-standing conflict in response to what they described as an...
Iran's President Pezeshkian Denies Nuclear Weapons Ambitions in New Delhi Address
NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian firmly rejected allegations that his nation is pursuing nuclear weapons on Saturday, asserting that Iran's atomic program operates strict...
Iran's Acting Defense Minister Dismisses U.S. Threats, Vows Technological Superiority in Future Conflict
TEHRAN — Iran's acting defense minister declared on Saturday that the Islamic Republic would possess significantly advanced technological capabilities in any future war, dismissing recent warnings fro...
Syrian Government Raises Fuel Prices by Up to 40%, Sparking Nationwide Protests
BEIRUT — The Syrian government announced a sharp increase in fuel prices on Saturday, raising costs by up to 40 percent across the country, a move that immediately triggered widespread protests in maj...
Ansarullah Forces Advance in Taizz as PLC Holds Key Mountain Stronghold
TAIZZ, Yemen — Ansarullah fighters captured several villages southwest of the city of Taizz on Sunday and pushed toward the strategic towns of Al Misrakh and As Safiyah, while failing to secure a foot...
Yemeni Forces Strike Saudi Military Base in Sharurah Using Missiles and Drones
RIYADH — The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a coordinated military operation on Saturday, deploying ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles to strike weapons depots and command centers at a Saud...
Houthis Capture Key Villages Southwest of Taizz in Yemen Offensive
TAIZZ, Yemen — Ansarallah fighters advanced into the Bani Umar valley on Saturday, seizing control of the villages of Al-Ahraz and Al-Ajram in a significant territorial gain southwest of the city of T...
Iranian Air Defenses Down US Drone, Lock Onto F-35 After Southern Strikes
TEHRAN — Iranian air defense systems shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone and locked onto an F-35 fighter jet early Thursday, escalating tensions hours after American military strikes targeted positions i...
Israeli Forces Raid Jenin Home of Released Journalist, Beat His Son
JENIN, West Bank — Israeli forces raided the home of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi on Saturday while he was away from the residence, detaining and beating his son during the operation. The inc...
Israeli Forces Intensify Strikes on Southern Lebanon and Syrian Border Regions
BEIRUT — Israeli military forces escalated aerial and artillery operations early Saturday, targeting residential structures and civilian infrastructure across southern Lebanon while simultaneously she...