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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has condemned drone attacks it attributes to Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq, reaffirming its right to respond and calling on Baghdad to prevent its territory from being used for aggression. Reporting links the strikes to broader coordination among Iran-aligned groups, including the Houthis, and notes parallel threats directed at other regional targets.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington for his eighth meeting with President Donald Trump since Trump's re-election, with Iran dominating the agenda amid ongoing hostilities. The visit, which includes attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, takes place against the backdrop of a de facto ceasefire and internal debates in both Washington and Tehran over the conflict's next phase.
More than 80 UK MPs and peers have urged the new prime minister to impose a full arms embargo and ban trade with Israeli settlements, while the government says it is working on a plan to ban goods and services from the settlements. The EU is also considering a similar measure, drawing condemnation from Israel's foreign minister.
A New Yorker investigation cited by the Jerusalem Post reveals that Biden administration officials predicted Israel would broaden the Gaza war into a regional conflict and now regret that US support enabled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do so. The report details internal debates over military aid and Israel's rules of engagement.
Recent reports indicate a missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, accompanied by an explosion in Bandar Abbas. Meanwhile, Gulf states project stability and economic growth, and Houthi military displays highlight IRGC influence.
Yemen's Houthi movement launched missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing Sanaa airport, breaking a fragile four-year truce. The escalation threatens to draw the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait into a wider regional conflict, with oil facilities targeted.
As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, analysts and residents call for a coordinated regional response. Reports suggest Bahrain and Kuwait may have launched limited strikes, while US and Israeli support is seen as crucial in forming a defense alliance.
The US and Iran show no signs of de-escalation as they continue trading strikes, with Saudi Arabia hitting Hodeida in response to Houthi attacks. Iran's army warns the war could widen, while Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares to meet President Trump at the White House.
Iran has shifted its military focus to Bahrain and Kuwait amid ongoing US-Iran conflict, with analysts citing historical tensions and the small size of these Gulf states. Meanwhile, a crackdown on documentation of attacks has led to over 1,000 arrests, raising freedom of expression concerns.
A delegation from Oman arrived in Iran for discussions on managing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Iran continue airstrikes for the 14th consecutive day. The two countries agreed to continue consultations on ensuring security and freedom of navigation, against the backdrop of regional tensions.
Britain says its armed forces are ready to defend the country after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any base used by the US is a 'legitimate target'. The UK continues to support US defensive operations while ruling out involvement in offensive strikes.
Iran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities across the Middle East, while the US continues its campaign to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping. The US plan to use frozen Iranian assets for war damages has drawn a sharp response from Iran's foreign minister. Meanwhile, Israel is considering a total ban on drones amid fears of an Iranian attack.
The US has launched a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, according to US Central Command, as President Donald Trump says he will use frozen Iranian assets to pay for any damage to ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials have condemned the move, warning of an 'incendiary precedent.'
The US has launched a 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers and maritime capabilities. Iranian state media report explosions across the country, while Tehran warns regional states against supporting Washington. Nearly 100 US service members have been injured in Iranian retaliatory attacks.
Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted hostile drone threats, with reports of sirens and explosions near the Iraq border. An Iranian-affiliated news agency claimed attacks on a US base, but details remain unverified.
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi oil tankers and continued US-Iran hostilities. The conflict threatens key shipping routes, raising concerns about global supply disruptions and economic impact.
The US has carried out consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, while Iran has retaliated against US assets and allies in the Gulf, including UAE-flagged oil tankers. Explosions have been reported across Iranian provinces, and oil prices have risen sharply.
The United States Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that it controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the waterway remains open for transit. Tensions have escalated with Iran's Gulf neighbors attacked and the strait's closure announced, while the US military says it has helped hundreds of ships transit since May.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported intercepting vessels attempting unauthorized passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with one tanker catching fire after an explosion. Reports differ on the number of vessels involved, with some accounts mentioning US military support.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade targeting Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers, prompting several ships to change course. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of flying Revolutionary Guard members into Yemen, while Washington signaled openness to talks despite launching new strikes on Iran.