Geopolitical
Iran Condemns New IAEA Resolution as Politically Motivated
VIENNA — Iran's representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency on Tuesday strongly condemned a newly adopted resolution targeting the country, labeling the measure as politically driven and ...
Houthis Capture Camp Khalid in Continued Advance on Taizz and Mokha Fronts
TAIZZ, Yemen — Ansarallah fighters advanced westward on Tuesday, capturing Camp Khalid along the strategic Taizz and Mokha fronts in a significant escalation of ground operations. The seizure marks th...
Syria Condemns Netanyahu's Entry as Violation of Sovereignty Following Mount Hermon Visit
DAMASCUS — The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a sharp condemnation on Tuesday regarding the entry of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into Syrian territory, labeling the visit to M...
Drone narrowly misses Zelenskyy's aircraft en route to Oslo
OSLO — A drone came within striking distance of the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday as it traveled from Moldova to Norway, prompting an emergency response by air d...
Trump Vows to End Iran Conflict Immediately Following Election Victory
TEHRAN — Former President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the ongoing conflict with Iran would cease immediately following the conclusion of the upcoming U.S. election, signaling a potential shift...
Four Cyber Espionage Groups Deploy New BlueMoon Exploit Kit in Global Campaign
SEOUL — Four distinct cyber espionage threat clusters launched a coordinated campaign on Sept. 9, 2026, utilizing a previously undocumented exploit kit known as BlueMoon to target organizations across...
Iran Condemns IAEA Move to Refer Nuclear Case to U.N. Security Council
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday sharply criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency for referring Tehran's nuclear file to the United Nations Security Council, labeling the decisio...
IDF Conducts 33rd Controlled Explosion in Southern Lebanon's al-Mansouri Village
AL-MANSOURI, Lebanon — The Israel Defense Forces carried out a controlled explosion in the village of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, marking the 33rd such operation conducted in the area....
Iran Launches Cruise Missiles from Sirik Toward Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran launched a volley of cruise missiles on Tuesday afternoon from the coastal city of Sirik in southern Iran, targeting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The launch occurred at appr...
Iran Urges U.S. Forces to Withdraw from Persian Gulf Citing Regional Security Capabilities
TEHRAN — Iranian officials issued a direct advisory on Tuesday urging remaining United States military forces to depart the Persian Gulf region while they still can, asserting that Tehran has demonstr...
Iran Condemns US Attacks on Commercial Vessels, Warns of Retaliation
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a sharp condemnation Tuesday of United States military strikes against Iranian commercial vessels, warning that the aggression could trigger a direct respo...
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Gas Facility in Yamalo-Nenets Region
NOVY URENGOY, Russia — Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Novy Urengoy Condensate Preparation Plant on Tuesday, damaging critical infrastructure in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region. The attack, which...
Missiles Target U.S. Terrorist Bases in Jordan Amidst Unidentified Attack
AMMAN, Sept. 8 (AP) — Missiles struck multiple locations identified as terrorist bases linked to U.S. operations in Jordan late Monday night, triggering emergency responses across the region. The atta...
IRGC Aerospace Force Releases Footage of Missile Targeting on U.S. Warships in Gulf Region
TEHRAN, Sept. 8 — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force released video footage late Monday depicting the targeting of United States warships with missiles in the Gulf of Oman an...
Global Energy Markets Reel as OPEC+ Holds Output Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
DOHA, Sept. 8 (AP) — Global energy markets faced heightened volatility on Tuesday as geopolitical friction in the Middle East disrupted supply chains, even as major producers maintained their producti...
U.S. Air Force Tanker Departs Israel Amid Unclear Mission Parameters
JERUSALEM — A United States Air Force aerial refueling tanker departed Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel early Tuesday, marking the latest movement of American military assets into the region. The ...
Iranian Missiles Strike US-Hosted Air Base in Jordan
ZARQA, Jordan — Iranian forces launched a missile attack on the Al-Salti Air Base in Zarqa on Monday evening, striking a facility currently hosting United States military personnel. The assault occurr...
Ballistic Missile Strikes Reported at Key Iraqi Air Base
BAGHDAD — A ballistic missile struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in central Iraq on Monday evening, damaging infrastructure at the facility that serves as a critical hub for international coalition operat...
Iranian Missiles Reported to Strike U.S. Air Base in Jordan
AMMAN — Iranian missiles struck the U.S. Mwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on Monday evening, marking a direct attack on American military infrastructure in the region. The impacts occurred shortly aft...
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles with Cluster Warheads at Jordanian Air Base
AMMAN, Jordan — Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles equipped with cluster submunitions warheads against an air base in Aqabah on Monday night, marking a significant escalation in regional te...
Jordanian Army Intercepts Majority of Missiles in Nighttime Attack
AMMAN — The Jordanian Army intercepted 18 of 20 missiles launched at the kingdom late Monday night, with two projectiles landing in unpopulated areas, military officials announced Tuesday. The inciden...
Iran Launches Missiles at Jordanian Military and Civilian Targets in Sudden Escalation
AMMAN, Sept. 8 — Iran launched a series of ballistic missiles early Sunday targeting three strategic locations within Jordan, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The attacks struck ...
Missiles Detected Over Qom as Iran Monitors Airspace
QOM, Iran (Sept. 8) — Military-grade missiles were detected traversing the airspace above Qom late Monday evening, prompting immediate monitoring by Iranian defense authorities in one of the country's...
Jordan Activates Air Defenses in Northeast Amid Unconfirmed Threats
AMMAN — Jordanian air defense systems were activated in the country's northeastern region on Monday evening as security forces responded to an unspecified threat, marking a significant escalation in m...
Iran Launches Attacks on U.S. Bases in Jordan Amid Rising Tensions
AMMAN, Jordan (Sept. 8, 2026) — Iran launched a series of coordinated attacks against United States military installations in Jordan late Monday night, marking a significant escalation in regional hos...
Iran Launches Second Wave of Attacks on US Navy Vessels in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN — Iran initiated a second wave of military strikes against United States Navy ships in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday evening, escalating tensions between the two nations following an earlier conf...
Two Explosions Reported in Southern Iranian Port City of Jask
JASK, Iran — Two loud explosions rocked the southern Iranian port city of Jask on Monday evening, shaking buildings and sending residents scrambling for safety. The blasts occurred at approximately 6:...
Iran Orders Urgent Evacuation of Oil Tanker Crews in Kuwait and Bahrain
KUWAIT CITY — Iran has issued an urgent directive ordering the crews of oil tankers currently anchored in the ports of Kuwait and Bahrain to immediately evacuate their vessels, escalating regional mar...
U.S. Targets Iranian Oil Tankers Near Key Export Hubs
WASHINGTON — The United States launched a military operation on Monday targeting Iranian oil tankers positioned near the strategic ports of Kharg and Jask, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. U....
Iranian Oil Tanker Struck Off Kharg Island Amid Unclear Circumstances
TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian oil tanker was struck off the coast of Kharg Island on Monday evening, triggering an emergency response as authorities scrambled to assess the damage and secure the vessel. T...