Geopolitical
Drone Strikes Hit US-Hosted Air Base in Eastern Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Drone attacks struck the Amir Sultan Air Base in eastern Saudi Arabia early Monday, targeting a facility that hosts United States military forces. The assault occurred around 2:...
Demonstrators in Beirut's Shatila Camp Protest Israeli Knesset Law on Prisoner Executions
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Demonstrators gathered at the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut on Sunday to protest a recent law passed by the Israeli Knesset that permits the execution of Palestinian prisoners. The ...
Fire and Material Damage Reported at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Tanker
KUWAIT CITY — A tanker operated by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation suffered material damage and a fire late Sunday, raising concerns of a potential oil spill in the waters off the Gulf nation. The i...
Sistani Delegation Travels to Iran Following Minab School Attack
NAJAF, Iraq — Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Sistani dispatched a high-level delegation to Iran on Sunday to offer condolences to the families of victims killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on a school in...
Israeli Parliament Passes Bill Reinstating Death Penalty for Terror-Related Killings
JERUSALEM — The Israeli parliament passed a bill on Monday reinstating capital punishment for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis in acts of terror, marking a significant shift in the nation's ...
White House Signals Potential End to Iran Conflict Without Strait of Hormuz Reopening
WASHINGTON — The White House stated Sunday that President Donald Trump may conclude the ongoing military conflict with Iran even if the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains partially closed to commercia...
Defense Officials to Brief on Operation Epic Fury
WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine will hold a joint press conference tomorrow morning to address Operation Epic Fury, a military initiative...
Iran Ministers Condemn US-Israeli Strikes on Medical Infrastructure
TEHRAN, March 31 (AP) — Iran's health and labor ministers on Monday condemned a series of US-Israeli airstrikes targeting the country's medical and pharmaceutical infrastructure, describing the attack...
Four Israeli Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon Clashes with Hezbollah
BEIRUT — Four Israeli Defense Forces soldiers were killed and two others wounded in clashes with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Monday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing bord...
Iranian Telegram User Denies Underage Conscription Reports
TEHRAN — A Telegram user operating under the handle FotrosResistancee has issued a statement denying recent reports alleging the conscription of underage individuals in Iran. The user asserts that the...
Graham Calls for Closing U.S. Bases in Spain Over Airspace Dispute
WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called on the United States to close its military bases in Spain on Sunday following Madrid's decision to deny airspace access to American aircraft participat...
Iran Reports Destruction of Key Israeli Infrastructure
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran has declared the destruction of Israel’s chemical industry, water supply infrastructure, and white phosphorus production facilities, marking a significant escalation in regional ten...
Iranian Forces Launch Coordinated Strikes Against US and Israeli Targets
TEHRAN — Iranian armed forces and allied regional fighters launched a coordinated series of attacks against American and Israeli positions on Monday, marking the 88th wave of Operation True Promise 4....
Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to NATO Amid Cooperation Concerns
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday forcefully rejected assertions that the United States is unwilling to cooperate with NATO, emphasizing that the alliance cannot function with...
IRGC Air Defenses Shoot Down Second U.S. Drone Near Isfahan in Rapid Succession
ISFAHAN, Iran — Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps air defenses intercepted and shot down a second American MQ-9 Reaper drone within one hour of a similar incident over Isfahan on Sunday evening. The ...
Drone Strike Hits Kurdish Positions in Northern Iraq
SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq — A drone strike struck anti-Iran Kurdish positions in northern Iraq's Sulaymaniyah province on Sunday evening, marking a significant escalation in the region's volatile security la...
Gulf Allies Urge Trump to Continue Pressure on Iran Amid Divergent Strategies
RIYADH (AP) — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf allies are privately urging President Donald Trump to maintain military pressure on Iran, arguing that the current conflict has not ...
Four Israeli Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon Incident
BEIRUT — Four Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing border conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The fatalities occurred during ...
White House Claims Major Strikes on Iranian Military Production Sites
WASHINGTON — The White House announced Sunday that more than 70% of Iran's missile, drone, and naval production facilities have been damaged or destroyed during ongoing military operations designated ...
Woman Injured in Tel Aviv During Siren Response
TEL AVIV, Israel — A 60-year-old woman was injured Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle while fleeing during the sounding of air raid sirens in Tel Aviv. The incident occurred shortly after...
Israel Confirms Two Iranian Missile Impacts in Open Areas
JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Sunday that two missiles launched by Iran struck open areas within the country, causing no reported casualties or significant damage. The IDF stated tha...
Trump Approval Rating Stalls at 32% in New Poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s approval rating has stalled at 32%, matching levels recorded immediately following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, a new national survey indicates. The ...
Fitts Warns of Existential Threat to Israel Amid Allegations of Criminal Exploitation
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Catherine Austin Fitts issued a stark warning on Sunday regarding the future stability of Israel, asserting that the nation faces a dangerous ...
U.S. Seeks Gulf State Funding for Potential Iran Military Operation
WASHINGTON — The United States is requesting financial contributions from Gulf Cooperation Council nations to cover costs associated with a planned military operation against Iran, marking a significa...
Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Attacked at Dubai Port by Iranian Forces
DUBAI (AP) — A Kuwaiti oil tanker named Al-Salmi was attacked by Iranian forces at Dubai Port in the United Arab Emirates early Sunday, causing no casualties, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation confirme...
Interception Fragments Fall in Bnei Brak During Aerial Barrage
BNEI BRAK, Israel — Debris from an intercepted projectile struck a residential area in Bnei Brak on Sunday evening, marking the latest incident in a series of aerial attacks targeting central Israel. ...
US Air Force Tanker Refuels Israeli Fighters En Route to Iran
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker conducted an aerial refueling operation for Israeli F-15I Ra'am fighter jets on Saturday night, with the aircraft heading toward Iranian airspace. The ope...
US AWACS Aircraft Downed by Iranian Drone in Escalating Incident
An American E-3 AWACS aircraft was shot down late Saturday by an Iranian Shahed 136 drone, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The incident occurred at approximately 23:18 UTC on Ma...
Siren Alert Sounds at Victoria Military Base in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A siren alert rang out at the Victoria military base in Iraq late Saturday night, prompting an immediate response from personnel stationed at the facility. The alarm was activate...
Smoke Rises from Military Base in Victoria, Iraq
VICTORIA, Iraq — Thick plumes of smoke rose from a military installation in Victoria, Iraq, late Saturday night, prompting emergency response efforts as the cause of the incident remains unclear. The...