Geopolitical
U.S. Airstrikes Collapse Maritime Control Tower at Iran's Chabahar Port
CHABAHR, Iran — The maritime traffic control tower at the strategic port of Chabahar collapsed early Thursday following a sustained series of U.S. airstrikes targeting the facility over several weeks....
Iran's UN Envoy Labels US Attacks on Civilians as War Crimes in Letter to Guterres
UNITED NATIONS — Iranian Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani formally accused the United States of committing war crimes following what Tehran described as recent aggression against Iranian civilians and ci...
Trump Accuses Venezuelan Regime of Interfering in U.S. Electoral System
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump formally accused the Chavista regime in Venezuela on Thursday of attempting to meddle with the United States electoral system, marking a significant escalati...
Iran Strikes King Fahd Bridge Linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Sudden Attack
RIYADH — Iran launched a military strike on the King Fahd Causeway, the critical infrastructure link connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, early Thursday morning. The attack occurred at approximately 0...
Palestinian Girl Wounded in Israeli Drone Strike on Gaza City Street
GAZA CITY — A Palestinian girl was wounded Thursday after an Israeli drone strike targeted a residential area northwest of the city, marking another incident of violence along the conflict zone's urba...
Iranian Army Claims Drone Strike on U.S. Assets at Bahrain Air Base
MANAMA — The Public Relations Department of the Iranian Army announced Wednesday that it launched an attack using 'Arash' explosive drones against helicopter and P-8 reconnaissance aircraft staging ar...
US Strikes Hit Three Bridges in Southern Iran; At Least Two Killed
TEHRAN — U.S. military forces struck three bridges in southern Iran on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring four others in an attack that has heightened tensions between the nuclear riv...
Iran Deploys Heavy Military Reinforcements to Northwestern Border Region
TEHRAN — The Iranian military has deployed significant reinforcements, including artillery units, tanks, and special forces, to the Piranshahr area in northwestern Iran. The buildup occurred on Wednes...
IDF Constructs Permanent Military Positions in Southern Lebanon Security Zone
BEIRUT — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have commenced the construction of permanent military positions within a designated security zone along southern Lebanon, marking a significant shift from temp...
Iraq-Based Militant Group Offers $10 Million for Assassination of President Trump
BAGHDAD, July 17 (AP) — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced Thursday a $10 million financial reward for the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump, citing retaliation for his administration...
Investigation Finds No Evidence of Iran-U.S. Prisoner Swap or Spy Release
TEHRAN — An investigation launched following widespread claims has found no evidence to support allegations that a prisoner exchange took place between the United States and Iran, nor that any America...
Jordanian Foreign Minister Clarifies Status of U.S. Military Presence Amid Regional Tensions
AMMAN, Jordan — The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a definitive statement on Wednesday clarifying the legal and operational status of American military personnel within its borders, asse...
Iranian Drone Destroys U.S. Patriot System at Erbil Base in Direct Hit
ERBIL, Iraq — An Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone struck and destroyed a U.S. Patriot PAC-3 air defense system on Wednesday afternoon during an attack on a military base in Iraqi Kurdistan. The inci...
Syrian Forces Intercept Arms Smuggling Attempt at Iraqi Border
DAMASCUS — Syrian internal security forces seized a cache of advanced weaponry, including fiber-optic drones, from an Iraqi fuel truck intercepted near the border on Thursday. The operation, which too...
Zelensky Confirms Rift Between Defense Chief and Commander-in-Chief Amid Unity Push
KYIV, July 16 (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Wednesday a significant conflict between his top military officials, admitting that the friction between Defense Minister Ruste...
Israeli Forces Set Fire to Homes and Land in Southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil District
BEIT YAHOUN, Lebanon — Israeli occupation forces set fire to several residential structures and extensive tracts of agricultural land on the outskirts of Beit Yahoun early Wednesday morning, escalatin...
Vice President Vance Accuses Israeli Officials of Sabotaging U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance accused senior members of the Israeli government on Thursday of actively funding campaigns designed to derail ongoing United States negotiations with Iran and prol...
Israeli airstrike near Khan Yunis kills two Palestinians in Gaza Strip
Gaza City — An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle northwest of Khan Yunis killed at least two Palestinians and wounded several others Wednesday morning, adding to the ongoing violence in the southern Gaza...
Israel Tells U.S. It Will Keep Troops in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza Security Zones
JERUSALEM — Israeli War Minister Israel Katz informed his American counterpart, Pete Hegseth, on Wednesday that the nation intends to maintain a military presence within security zones spanning southe...
Iran's Top Military Command Warns of Regional Strikes if Infrastructure Targeted
TEHRAN — Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Military Headquarters issued a stark warning on Wednesday, stating it would strike all remaining infrastructure across the region should its own facilities be ...
Russian Forces Launch Drone Strikes on Odessa Region in Latest Escalation
ODESSA, Ukraine — Russian Aerospace Forces and naval aviation units of the Black Sea Fleet launched a coordinated attack using Geran-type kamikaze drones against targets within and surrounding the por...
Israeli Settlers Set Fire to Palestinian Land in Susiya Raid
JERUSALEM — Israeli settlers stormed the village of Susiya on Wednesday morning, setting fire to agricultural land and causing significant damage before withdrawing from the area. The incident occurre...
IRGC Attributes Loud Explosions Near Tehran to Defensive Air Defense Activation
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated Wednesday that loud sounds reported in the suburb of Pakdasht were caused by air defense systems activating at the Parchin military complex...
Trump Announces Release of American Woman Detained in Iran Following Diplomatic Efforts
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that an American woman detained in Iran since 2024 has been permitted to leave the country, marking a significant development in ongoing...
Kuwait Intercepts Hostile Drones Near Iraqi Border in Nighttime Incident
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's air defense systems intercepted a swarm of hostile drones attempting to cross the border from Iraq late Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The incid...
Malaysia Announces Immediate Deportation for Israelis Entering Country Following Citizenship Probe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Tuesday that any Israeli nationals found entering Malaysia will face immediate deportation following an investigation into...
Israeli Fighter Jet Conducts Airstrike in Northern Lebanon Village of Kounine
BEIRUT — An Israeli fighter jet struck the village of Kounine, located north of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley region, on Tuesday evening. The airstrike occurred at approximately 18:10 ...
Pediatric Cancer Center Evacuated Near Ahvaz Hospital Following US Strikes
AHVAZ, Iran — A pediatric cancer center located adjacent to Shahid Baghaei Hospital in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz was temporarily evacuated Tuesday evening following United States military...
Tehran Repairs Raphinha Synagogue Following Reported Missile Strikes by US and Israel
TEHRAN, Iran — Repair crews began work on Tuesday to restore the ruins of the historic Raphinha Synagogue in Tehran after the site was reportedly struck by missiles attributed to United States and Isr...
Vice President Vance Rules Out US Military Intervention in Iran Without Local Support
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance stated Wednesday that the United States will not deploy military forces to intervene in Iran unless there is substantial local support for regime change, marking a...