Middle East
Hormuz shipping traffic dips as Iran warns Gulf energy infrastructure is vulnerable
Iran’s latest threats against the US coincided with slower shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as concerns persist over attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.
International Jewish-Kurdish conference kicks off in London
Ankara raises defense spending by 229%, aiming to develop own technologies
UAE warns exports won't be 'held hostage' by Iran war as Gulf states say US alliance is not enough
Attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq as Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US bases
Explosions heard in Eilat as sirens sound in southern Jordan following Iranian attacks. Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that Iran “will no longer exercise restraint."
US Embassy, Bahrain Interior Ministry issue alerts to citizens amid escalations with Iran
The embassy warned Americans to stay vigilant and watch for potential airspace closures, which may disrupt travel or cause flight cancellations.
CENTCOM completes wave of strikes on Iran in retaliation for targeting of US troops in region
Iran will respond to the US' newest wave of strikes with an attack "several times larger," the semi-official Tasnim news outlet reported on Tuesday night, citing a senior Iranian military source.
A united front stands against Iran’s mullahs and their brutal regime - opinion
Iran’s minorities have had enough of the mullahs’ repression. A united opposition could finally turn their shared grievances into regime change.
Israel fears Syria's Sharaa is rearming while courting global legitimacy, defense official warns
A senior defense official told Walla that Sharaa’s troops were not currently at a high level of operational readiness, but that he had already held several brigade-level exercises.
IDF, Shin Bet capture Hamas's Internal Security chief during joint operation in Gaza Strip
The IDF's daring operations in Gaza captured international media attention, but their strategic significance is unclear at this time.
Xi's visit to Egypt marks Chinese interest in Middle East, Egypt's push to keep growing - analysis
Even if it is the first visit in a decade by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Egypt, and relations between the countries keep growing, China still seems to be cautious with its policy.
US strikes Iranian targets in Bandar Abbas after US Embassy warns of ‘potential for escalation’
Trump says Iran will be ‘totally wiped out as a country’ • Iran says it will no longer exercise restraint with US • Explosions heard in Jordan
Trump chose national security over political safety in confronting Iran - opinion
Thank you, Trump, for refusing to allow Iran to dictate America’s foreign policy. Thank you for recognizing that the US cannot spend another 50 years managing the same threat.
Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis
The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.
