Middle East divided as Iran war, Houthi-Saudi Arabia tensions continue to ramp up
The recent joint US-Saudi attacks marked the first time Riyadh has publicly joined strikes alongside Washington.
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Police detain opposition mayor in Turkish Ankara district in dawn raid over corruption claims
Explosion of US tanker at Egyptian port caused by drones launched from Iran - report
Iran’s far-right accuses Pezeshkian, top diplomats of plotting 'soft coup' in Khamenei's absence
QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks
Its departure marks the first time a QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz since the Al Rekayyat was struck in early July.
US completes night of strikes on southern Iran, Netanyahu says Trump is in full control of Iran war
Explosions heard in southern Iran • Iran set to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-fired missiles • IDF bulldozer struck by Hezbollah drone • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful
Latest US strikes on Iran roughly twice the size of previous bombardment, source tells 'Post'
Several locations in southern Iran were targeted by US forces, with explosions heard in the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, Ahwaz, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.
CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran
On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”
US-Saudi Arabia airstrikes target Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces militia in Iraq
The strikes followed a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The United States has made clear that it believes Iran-directed militias are responsible for the escalation.
Saudi Arabia seeking to build coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks
The composition of the coalition has yet to be finalized and remains under discussion with dozens of countries, the sources said.
Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over co-hosting dinner attended by Netanyahu
A group of Lebanese lawyers accused banker Antoun Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy" for co-hosting a memorial dinner in honor of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
New Iran-related sanctions targeting tankers issued by US Treasury Department
“With its economy in freefall and inflation in the triple digits, the regime is desperate for cash,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say
Yemen's Houthis are considering charging commercial ships to cross Bab el-Mandeb, sources said, after declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
Drone hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, security sources say
A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
