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Yemeni forces battle Houthi advances near Bab al-Mandab as EU raises Red Sea alert
Government forces are fighting to prevent further Houthi gains near Bab al-Mandab as Europe steps up protection of Red Sea shipping.
Netanyahu vows to bring down Iran's regime and continue operations against Hamas and Hezbollah
Netanyahu said Israel would seek to bring down Iran's government while continuing operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah.
Yemen fighting displaces at least 46,000 as violence spreads along Red Sea coast
At least 46,000 people have fled fighting in southwestern Yemen as clashes push towards the Red Sea coast and humanitarian access deteriorates.
Yemen government forces retake Al Labanat camp from Houthis
Government forces say they have retaken Al Labanat camp as fighting intensifies across several Yemen fronts.
Strait of Hormuz shipping falls to lowest level since May amid US-Iran escalation
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Iranian tanker reportedly hit by four US missiles near Kharg Island
Iranian media reported that a tanker was struck near Kharg Island, with no casualties reported and the crew being evacuated.
Iran signals shift towards pre-emptive strikes as West seeks UN nuclear referral
Tehran is signalling a more aggressive military doctrine as Washington and European powers escalate nuclear and financial pressure.
US strikes around 100 Iranian targets as Trump adopts ‘tanker for tanker’ policy
Washington has expanded strikes on Iran and targeted government tankers as Tehran retaliates against US bases across the region.
US Launches Major Strikes on Iran as Tehran Begins ‘Decisive’ Retaliation
Washington strikes IRGC targets across southern Iran as Tehran launches missiles and drones at US positions across the region.
Houthi-al-Shabaab ties deepen through weapons, training and direct exchanges
A new investigation says the Houthi–al-Shabaab relationship now includes training, weapons and direct exchanges.
Syria says it will pursue diplomatic talks with Israel despite incursions
Syria says it is pursuing US-mediated talks with Israel despite continued Israeli military activity.
US says Hormuz shipping lanes are mine-free as Iran rejects reopening claim
Washington says key shipping lanes are clear, but Iran insists restrictions remain and US allies question whether mines still pose a threat.
Trump rules out Iran talks as Tehran sets terms for Hormuz
Washington is intensifying economic pressure while Iranian officials link reopening the Strait of Hormuz to ending the regional war.
Israel locates Altalena wreck 78 years after deadly 1948 confrontation
The Irgun arms ship was found intact 503 metres underwater, reviving memories of a confrontation that killed 19 people.
Pakistan reports progress in Iran talks as US tightens economic pressure
Islamabad says talks in Tehran advanced efforts to curb escalation and reopen Hormuz as Washington widens sanctions.
Iran vows retaliation as US widens economic pressure campaign
Washington has widened sanctions exposure across five sectors while giving Iran's trading partners time to cut ties.
EU naval mission says it has supported more than 2,390 ships in Red Sea
EU naval mission says it has protected more than 720 ships directly since 2024.
Syria’s former grand mufti Ahmad Hassoun sentenced to life in prison
Syria’s former grand mufti was convicted of inciting violence, abuse of office and crimes against humanity.
Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran to advance US-Iran mediation
Pakistan’s army chief arrives in Tehran as Islamabad seeks to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations.
US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens Gulf oil shutdown
Washington is preparing sweeping sanctions on Iran’s trading partners as Tehran warns it could block oil exports from the Gulf.