Middle East
US military redirects 51 commercial vessels in Iran blockade
August 8, 2026
US military redirects 51 commercial vessels in Iran blockade
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Friday that its forces redirected 51 commercial vessels as part of operations to support the…
Vance says peace negotiations with Iran are “going to be messy”
August 6, 2026
Vance says peace negotiations with Iran are “going to be messy”
As Tehran denies talks with Washington, US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that peace negotiations with Iran would “be…
Israel-Lebanon talks end early as Israel renews southern Lebanon strikes
August 6, 2026
Israel-Lebanon talks end early as Israel renews southern Lebanon strikes
US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon ended earlier than expected on Wednesday amid renewed Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. A…
Four wounded, two IDF soldiers killed as southern Lebanon conflict flares up
August 6, 2026
Four wounded, two IDF soldiers killed as southern Lebanon conflict flares up
Israel has launched attacks in parts of the Lebanese city of Tyre, wounding at least four, according to Lebanon’s state-run…
An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape – but not one Trump wants
August 6, 2026
An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape – but not one Trump wants
Like shifting winds, plans for the future of the Strait of Hormuz – and their chance of success – change…
Iranian state media casts doubt on Trump’s claim of strait reopening
August 5, 2026
Iranian state media casts doubt on Trump’s claim of strait reopening
US President Donald Trump has raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened “soon” amid talks between Iran…
Iran backs “any measure” taken by Palestinian leaders in Gaza talks, president says
August 5, 2026
Iran backs “any measure” taken by Palestinian leaders in Gaza talks, president says
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed to support “any measure” taken by Palestinian leaders in a call with Hamas leader Khalil…
Nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system depleted, sources say
August 5, 2026
Nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system depleted, sources say
The US military has exhausted nearly 80 percent of its interceptors for a key missile defense system as senior US…
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “soon” or Iran will suffer harsh consequences
August 5, 2026
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “soon” or Iran will suffer harsh consequences
President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened “soon” or he would launch a harsh new attack on…
Israel to “continue to thwart any threat” from Gaza, official says
August 4, 2026
Israel to “continue to thwart any threat” from Gaza, official says
Amid efforts by the US and the Board of Peace to get Israel to halt strikes in the Gaza Strip,…