Geopolitical
Violent Airstrikes Rock Tehran in Early Morning Attack
TEHRAN, Iran — Violent airstrikes struck multiple locations across Tehran early Thursday, shaking the Iranian capital and triggering emergency responses throughout the city. The attacks occurred at ap...
Iran Launches 83rd Wave of Operation True Promise 4
TEHRAN, March 27 (AP) — Iran initiated the 83rd wave of Operation True Promise 4 early Thursday morning, marking the latest phase in a prolonged domestic campaign that has spanned multiple years. The...
Drone Attacks Strike US Forces at Prince Sultan Base in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Drone attacks struck a US military installation at Prince Sultan base in eastern Saudi Arabia early Thursday, triggering massive explosions and setting off a significant securit...
Rocket and Missile Alerts Sounded Across Central Israel and West Bank
JERUSALEM — Rocket and missile fire alerts were detected Wednesday night near Holon, Rehovot, and other surrounding areas in Central Israel and the West Bank, marking a significant escalation in regio...
Thai Cargo Ship Struck by Iranian Projectile, Runs Aground in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI — A Thai-flagged cargo ship was struck by an Iranian projectile and subsequently ran aground off the coast of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night, marking a significant escal...
Hezbollah Claims Direct Hit on IDF Infantry in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced Wednesday that it targeted an Israeli Defense Forces infantry unit with an anti-tank guided missile in southern Lebanon, claiming a direct hit on the formation. The milit...
Iran Launches Missiles at Israel in Escalating Regional Tensions
TEHRAN — Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel late Wednesday night, marking a significant escalation in the long-standing conflict between the two nations. The attacks began at approximat...
US Air Force Conducts Bombing Campaign in Iran's Kashan
KASHAN, Iran — The United States Air Force launched a series of bombing raids against targets in Kashan, Isfahan Province, late Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Washingt...
Coalition Launches Airstrikes on Western Tehran
TEHRAN — A coalition of military forces conducted a series of airstrikes targeting locations in western Tehran late Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The strikes occur...
Iranian Air Defenses Intercept Hostile Targets Over Tabriz Province
TABRIZ, Iran — Iranian air defense systems intercepted hostile targets in the skies over Tabriz province late Wednesday, the country's military announced. The incident occurred around 11:25 p.m. local...
Hezbollah Claims Strike on Israeli Merkava Tank in Southern Lebanon
NAQOURA, Lebanon — Hezbollah announced Wednesday that it targeted an Israeli Merkava tank using a first-person view drone in the southern Lebanese village of Naqoura. The militant group stated the att...
Two Large Airstrikes Hit Urmia in Northwestern Iran
URMIA, Iran — Two large airstrikes struck the city of Urmia in West Azerbaijan Province on Wednesday night, marking a significant escalation in the region's security situation. The attacks occurred at...
Trump Posts Statement on Telegram Addressing 'Gays for Palestine' and Alleged Violence
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump posted a statement Wednesday on the messaging platform Telegram regarding the 'Gays for Palestine' movement and allegations of violence against gay individua...
Former Israeli Defense Minister Calls for U.S. Seizure of Kharg Island
TEHRAN — Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has publicly argued that the United States should seize control of Kharg Island, a strategic Iranian oil export hub, despite the significant risks...
Explosions Rock U.S. Base in Erbil, Northern Iraq
ERBIL, Iraq (AP) — Explosions were reported Wednesday night at a U.S. military base in Erbil, northern Iraq, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns about regional security. The blasts occ...
Hezbollah Reports 92 Operations Against Israel Along Border
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced Wednesday that it conducted 92 military operations against targets in Israel, marking a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities between the Lebanese militant gr...
Hezbollah Claims Rocket Attack on Israeli Position in Qal'at al-Shaqif
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced Wednesday that it launched a rocket attack against a gathering of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles at the Miskaf position in Qal'at al-Shaqif. The militant group st...
Israeli Army Chief Warns of Potential Collapse Amid Iran Conflict
JERUSALEM — The head of the Israel Defense Forces delivered a stark warning to the nation's war cabinet on Wednesday, stating that the military is on the verge of internal collapse as the conflict wit...
Hezbollah Launches Heavy Rocket Barrage on Haifa Amid Escalating Conflict
HAIFA, Israel (March 26, 2026) — Hezbollah launched a heavy rocket barrage against the northern Israeli city of Haifa late Wednesday, intensifying the ongoing war between the Lebanese militant group a...
Iran Arrests 14 Mercenaries Linked to US-Israeli Operations
TEHRAN — Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced Wednesday the arrest of 14 individuals identified as mercenaries operating across four provinces in a campaign against national security. The ministry s...
DHS Inspector General Opens Probe Into Noem-Era Contracts
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has launched an investigation into the handling of contracts during the tenure of former Secretary Kristi Noem and her chief of staff...
Iranian official rejects U.S. claims, dismisses threats to civilian facilities
TEHRAN — A senior official from Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday rejected assertions that Tehran sought to postpone scheduled diplomatic meetings, while characterizing recent U.S. threa...
War Sirens Sound in Avivim as Western Galilee on Alert for Drone Infiltration
WAR SIRENS sounded Wednesday night in Avivim, a community in Israel's western Galilee, as residents were placed on alert for the possible infiltration of drones. The alert was issued at approximately ...
Israel and Iran Intercept Communications Amid Rising Tensions
TEL AVIV/TEHRAN — An intercepted communication between Israel and Iran was detected on Wednesday, marking a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic and military standoff between the two regi...
Hezbollah Claims Rocket Strike on Israeli Forces Near Border
BEIRUT — Hezbollah said Wednesday it launched a rocket strike targeting a gathering of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles at the Jal Al-Dib site, located opposite the border town of Aytaroun. The...
Slovakia Opens Investigation into Prime Minister Fico Over Ukraine Power Cutoff
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — An official investigation has been launched against Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico following a lawsuit filed by the country’s opposition, centering on the government’s decisi...
Warning Sirens Sound in Western Galilee Amid Drone Infiltration Fears
WESTERN GALILEE, March 26, 2026 — Warning sirens began sounding across multiple settlements in the Western Galilee on Wednesday evening as residents were alerted to fears of drone infiltration. The al...
Explosions Reported in Kuwait as Authorities Investigate
KUWAIT CITY — Explosions were heard across parts of Kuwait on Wednesday evening, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns about regional security. The incidents occurred shortly before 10 p....
Hezbollah Claims Missile Strikes on Israeli Northern Command Bases
BEIRUT — Hezbollah launched specialized missiles against two Israeli military installations in northern Israel on Wednesday, targeting the Eliakim base and the Tivon base in a strike aimed at training...
Israeli raid in southern Lebanon town leaves two dead, eight injured
BEIRUT (AP) — Two people were killed and eight others injured Wednesday night following an Israeli military raid on the town of Kafr Rumman in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred shortly after 9 ...