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12 wounded in Israel following Iranian missile launch: emergency services

Israeli emergency services said at least 12 people were injured in the centre of the country on Tuesday evening following a missile launch from Iran.

At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say

The U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days

Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ can transit Strait of Hormuz: statement to IMO

Iran has said "non-hostile vessels" can transit the Strait of Hormuz if they meet safety and security regulations in coordination with the relevant authorities, according to a statement released to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Spanish PM says Middle East war ‘far worse’ than Iraq in 2003

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned Wednesday that the Middle East war presented a "far worse" scenario than the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

EU shelves Russian oil ban as Iran war rattles energy markets

The EU has put plans on hold for a complete ban on Russian oil imports, news outlets have reported. The move comes amid renewed turbulence in energy markets driven by the war in the Middle East. 

Trump Shares PM Shehbaz’s Call for US–Iran Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump reshared Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer for Pakistan to host potential peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Middle East War Escalates: Trump Peace Plan Faces Iranian Rejection Amid Deadly Airstrikes

Deadly airstrikes continue between Israel and Iran, while Hezbollah and Gulf states face drone attacks. Partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz brings limited relief to global energy markets.

Israel and Iran Exchanged Airstrikes as Tehran Rejects US Peace Talks

Drone attacks hit Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, while Israel targeted Tehran’s infrastructure, escalating tensions and deepening the global energy crisis.

Iran Mocks, Claims US Is “Negotiating With Itself” Amid Middle East Peace Talks

An Iranian military spokesperson ridiculed U.S. efforts, saying Americans are “negotiating with themselves,” a day after President Trump announced a 15-point peace plan. Regional powers including Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are pushing for a ceasefire, while Washington claims progress on nuclear and energy talks.

Tel Aviv mayor says building damaged in ‘direct’ hit after Iran missile warning

The mayor of Tel Aviv said a "direct strike" damaged a building on Tuesday after an Iranian missile attack warning, as Israeli first responders said they had treated four people for light injuries.

Trump’s changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation

At war with Iran, President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan could host US-Iran talks – media

Pakistan could host talks between the US and Iran on ending the Middle East conflict, according to reports.

Iran targets Israel and Gulf Arab states even as Trump says US is in talks to end the war

A missile slammed into a street in central Tel Aviv as Iran kept up its barrages targeting Israel and Gulf Arab states on Tuesday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war.

Iran claims F-35 hit (VIDEO)

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it successfully targeted a US F-35 fighter jet with anti-aircraft fire and has circulated video purportedly showing the plane sustaining a hit.

Trump and Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether they’re in sync on war

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘s diverging language on Israel’s decision to attack a critical Iranian gas field marks the most notable difference of opinion between the two leaders since the start of the 20-day war against Iran.

US approves over $16 bn in arms sales to Gulf states hit by Iran war

The United States on Thursday announced the approval of $16.46 billion in military sales to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, two Gulf states that have been hit hard by fallout from the Iran war.

Netanyahu says Iran ‘decimated,’ Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran is being "decimated" and it is unclear who is in charge, as Tehran sent jitters through global markets by turning its sights on Gulf oil and gas facilities.

Kuwait refinery hit as Iran says missile production ‘no concern’

Firefighters battled a blaze at a giant oil refinery in Kuwait on Friday after a fresh drone attack as Iran kept up a wave of strikes on its neighbours and vowed there was "no concern" about its missile production.

Saudi Arabia threatens military action against Iran

Iran could face retaliation from its Gulf neighbors for attacks on their energy infrastructure, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Al Saud has warned, adding that the “patience” of the countries of the region is not “unlimited.”

China calls killing of Iran’s Larijani, leaders ‘unacceptable’

China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable".

Trust Has Been Shattered: Saudi FM Farhan Warns Iran Of Military Action

Following missile attacks targeting Riyadh, the kingdom signaled it may resort to military action if Iran does not halt its aggression, marking a dangerous new phase in the escalating regional conflict.

Iran MPs propose tolls on shipping through Strait of Hormuz: media

Iranian lawmakers have proposed a plan to impose tolls and taxes on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, local media reported on Thursday.

Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war

Oil prices soared 10 percent Thursday after Qatar reported "extensive" damage to the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies.

Iran Strikes Gulf Energy Hub: Qatar LNG, Saudi and UAE Facilities Hit in Major Escalation

Iran missile barrage hits Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, disrupts global gas supply. The escalation follows Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars field, intensifying a conflict that now threatens global energy supplies and risks triggering a prolonged economic shock.

Qatar condemns ‘dangerous’ Israeli attack on gas field

The Qatari Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, which is jointly operated by Iran and Qatar. The ministry said that strikes on Pars constitute “a threat to global energy security.”

Why does Finland want to get involved in Iran?

Finland’s Alexander Stubb has emerged as the leader of a small, pro-war bloc in Europe.

Pakistani missiles pose potential threat to US – Gabbard

Pakistan’s evolving missile program poses a potential threat to the US, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has said.

Trump Warns of Massive Strike as Israel Hits Iran Gas Field, Gulf Energy War Explodes

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, threatening overwhelming retaliation if Iran escalates further. With energy infrastructure under fire and the Strait of Hormuz at risk, global oil and gas markets are facing unprecedented disruption.

Israel says to end Gaza-bound UNICEF aid shipments from Egypt due to ‘smuggling’

Israel said it would halt UN children's fund shipments to Gaza from Egypt after it said it had foiled an attempt to smuggle tobacco and nicotine in UNICEF-coordinated shipments Tuesday.

Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads in retaliation for killing of security chief

Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation for Israel’s assassination of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Iranian state television reported ​on Wednesday.