Geopolitical
Former Shin Bet Chief Ayalon Labels Israeli Ministers as Terrorists in New Documentary
JERUSALEM — Former Shin Bet Director Ami Ayalon delivered scathing remarks against two senior Israeli government ministers in a new documentary titled 'Bibi Files,' describing Finance Minister Bezalel...
Iranian Parliament Commission Approves Bill to Levy Fees in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — The National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament approved a bill on Sunday introducing mandatory fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could significantly al...
White House Open to Arab Contributions for War Funding
WASHINGTON — The White House indicated on Sunday that President Biden would be interested in reaching out to Arab nations to discuss potential financial contributions toward ongoing military operation...
Two Indonesian UNIFIL Peacekeepers Killed in South Lebanon Explosion
BEIRUT — Two Indonesian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon were killed and two others were injured Sunday evening after an explosion destroyed their vehicle near the...
Iran Foreign Minister Calls for Removal of U.S. Forces from Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday declared it is time to expel United States military forces from Saudi Arabia, escalating diplomatic tensions in the Persian Gulf region. Arag...
US Air Force Depletes Over 1,000 JASSM Cruise Missiles, Faces Year-Long Restock Delay
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force has expended more than 1,000 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) in recent operations, triggering a significant logistical challenge that will require more t...
Ukrainian Shells Strike Russian Defenses Near Huliaipole
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian tank shells struck concrete fortifications held by Russian troops at a strongpoint near Huliaipole early Saturday, marking a significant escalation in artillery exchange...
Iranian Petrochemical Unit in Tabriz Secured Following Incident
TABRIZ, Iran — An incident at a petrochemical production unit in Tabriz did not result in any toxic leaks, and the situation is now under control, state media reported Saturday. Fars News Agency conf...
Four Israeli Soldiers Severely Wounded in Incident Under Heavy Censorship
JERUSALEM — At least four Israeli soldiers were reported as severely wounded on Sunday in an incident subject to heavy military censorship, marking a significant escalation in ongoing security tension...
Netanyahu Urges New Legislation to Extend Military Service Amid IDF Personnel Concerns
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for renewed legislative efforts to pass a combined package of laws extending mandatory service, conscription, and reserve duty, a...
U.S.-Israeli forces strike petrochemical unit in Tabriz
TABRIZ, Iran — U.S. and Israeli military forces launched a coordinated attack on a petrochemical production facility in Tabriz, northwestern Iran, early Saturday morning. The strike occurred at appro...
U.S. Troop Levels in Middle East Rise Sharply to Over 50,000
WASHINGTON — The United States has deployed more than 50,000 military personnel to the Middle East, marking a significant escalation in American troop presence in the region. The deployment represents...
Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director's email, release documents
WASHINGTON — A hacker group known as Handala, which is associated with Iran, breached the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel and published photos and documents online on Saturday. The ...
Israel's Parliament Passes Law Imposing Death Penalty for Palestinians Convicted of Murdering Israelis
JERUSALEM (March 30, 2026) — Israel's Parliament passed a law on Sunday allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, marking a significant shift in the country's legal ...
Iranian Foreign Ministry Denies Direct Talks with U.S. During 31-Day Conflict
TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated Sunday that no direct negotiations took place between Tehran and Washington during the 31-day war period, clarifying the nature of diplomatic communication...
Iran Reports Extensive Civilian Damage, Casualties After 29 Days of Conflict
TEHRAN, March 29 (AP) — Iranian officials released updated casualty figures on Saturday, detailing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure across the country following 29 days of sustained militar...
IRGC launches ballistic missiles at Israeli nuclear facility in Dimona
JERUSALEM — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles targeting the Negev desert and the city of Dimona in Israel early Saturday, striking near a site widely believed to house ...
Yemen launches second major strike on Israeli targets in solidarity with Iran
SANAA, Yemen (Reuters) — Yemen's Armed Forces launched a second major strike on Israeli targets early Saturday using cruise missiles and drones, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. ...
Islamic Resistance in Iraq Claims Drone Strike on Syrian Base
BEIRUT (Reuters) - A drone strike targeted the Qasark military base in northeastern Syria late Friday, an attack claimed by the Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq. The assault occurred just befor...
Images Show Damage to U.S. AWACS Aircraft at Saudi Base Following Iranian Strikes
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (March 29, 2026) — Newly released imagery depicts significant damage to an American E-3 AWACS aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base following retaliatory strikes launched by Iran. T...
Renewed Attacks Rock Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan Region
ERBIL, Iraq — Renewed attacks struck Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, late Friday, marking a fresh escalation in violence within the volatile area. The assaults occurred shortly before m...
Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attack on Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY — Iran launched a coordinated attack using missiles and drones against Kuwait late Friday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The assault began at approximately 23:38 U...
Iranian Missile Strike Destroys U.S. E-3 Sentry at Saudi Airbase
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A United States Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft was destroyed in an Iranian missile attack at Prince Sultan Airbase early Saturday, markin...
Drones Strike U.S. Base in Syria's Hasakah
HASYAKAH, Syria — An American military base in northeastern Syria was struck by drones launched from Iraq late Friday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The attack occurred at app...
Iran Downed U.S. MQ-9 Drone in Massive Fireball
TEHRAN — Iran shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone in a massive fireball early Saturday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The incident occurred at 00:12 UTC on March 29, 2026, thou...
Iran Warns of Potential US-Israel Aggression Expansion
TEHRAN, March 29 (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Sunday that the United States and Israel may attempt to broaden their aggression against Iran by enlisting other nations and orch...
Iranian Forces Release Images of U.S. AWACS Aircraft Following Strike on Saudi Base
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (March 29, 2026) — Iranian military forces have circulated photographs depicting a damaged U.S. E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft following a series of attacks on Prince Sultan Air Base i...
Border Guards and UAV Operators Engage Enemy Assault Groups in Dobropilske
DOBROPILSKE, Ukraine — Border guards and UAV operators from the Phoenix unit engaged and destroyed enemy assault groups in the Dobropilske region on Saturday, March 29, 2026. The confrontation occurr...
IRGC Condemns US-Israeli Drone Strike on Iraqi Kurdish President's Residence as Terrorism
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has denounced a drone strike targeting the residence of the president of Iraq's Kurdistan Region as a clear act of terrorism, escalating tensions in...
Chinese IFV Involved in Incident During PLA Exercises
BEIJING — A Chinese Type 04 infantry fighting vehicle was involved in an incident during People's Liberation Army exercises on Saturday, March 29, 2026. The specific nature of the incident and the loc...