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Follow us on GoogleVessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO)
Saudi-led coalition intercepts two ballistic missiles fired by Houthis
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Lebanon says military delegation will press for halt to Israeli attacks at US talks
Netanyahu warns of 'campaign to smear Israel' after European diplomats attacked in West Bank
"We urge caution before drawing conclusions from today's reports that European diplomats were attacked by masked Israelis," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
ByTOBIAS HOLCMANPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
WATCH: Masked settlers allegedly attack European diplomats, Palestinians in West Bank
Masked settlers allegedly attacked Palestinian olive harvesters near Taybeh, damaging a Belgian diplomatic vehicle. Police have opened an investigation.
IRGC claims two oil tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, caught fire
IRNA reported that the vessels had switched off their positioning and radar systems and attempted to use an unauthorized route through the strategic waterway.
Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC amid economic crisis, CENTCOM commander Cooper says
Cooper said the financial pressure had become severe enough that Iran-aligned militias were reportedly withholding payments from their own fighters to funnel money back to the IRGC.
ByASHER SMITHUS CENTRAL COMMAND chief Adm. Brad Cooper has played a pivotal role in shaping American military strategy toward Iran and the wider Middle East. Here, he testifies before lawmakers in Washington in May. (photo credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Saudi Arabia says danger has passed after alerts in Khamis Mushait, Abha
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, saying they aimed to create conditions for regime change in Iran.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike on a bunker in Tehran. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in what became the IAF’s largest-ever aerial operation.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East, targeting Gulf states and US military bases in the region.
Since February 28, ballistic missile attacks on Israel have killed 39 IDF soldiers and 23 civilians, while injuring at least 7,693 others. CENTCOM said 18 US soldiers were also killed.
A ceasefire was announced on April 7 and took effect the following day.