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Jordanian army foils attempt by five people to cross northern border
Border guards arrested five people attempting to enter Jordan illegally through the northern military zone.
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to terms as attacks kill six
An attack blamed on the Houthis killed four crew members and two rescuers, while US forces disabled a Panama-flagged vessel.
Israel Moves to Accelerate Weapons Procurement Amid Ammunition Shortages
Israel’s government is expected to approve an additional 1 billion shekels ($333 million) for urgent military procurement, as defense spending rises amid growing pressure on weapons and ammunition supplies.
Damascus and Moscow Reach Agreement on Hmeimim and Tartus Bases
Syria and Russia have reached a memorandum of understanding on the future of the Hmeimim air base and Tartus naval facility, agreeing to transform them into joint training centers within three months.
Washington-Tehran Race Against Time: Who Will Prevail in the Strait of Hormuz?
Washington and Tehran are locked in a race against time over the Strait of Hormuz, with the US seeking to restore oil flows while Iran aims to secure long-term strategic gains through negotiations.
Yemen Conflict Widens as Houthi Attack on Mocha Port Kills 7, Injures Dozens
Seven people were killed and around 35 injured in a Houthi attack targeting Yemen’s Mocha Port and nearby residential areas, as fighting between the Houthis and government forces intensifies.
Egyptian Foreign Minister: We Support Stability in Syria and Maintain Normal Relations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty described relations with Syria as normal and said Cairo fully supports Syria’s security and stability. He also announced plans to visit Damascus.
Iran calls Hormuz a war tool and sets reopening conditions
Tehran says an emerging deal with Oman would organise shipping routes but would not by itself restore traffic.
By the Numbers: Syria Moves Toward Wheat Self-Sufficiency
Syria expects to produce more than 3 million tons of wheat in the 2026 season, a sharp increase from 2025 that could help meet domestic demand and reduce wheat imports.
Israeli Soldier Wounded Amid Incursions and Shelling in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was wounded Saturday during military operations and artillery shelling in several towns in southern Lebanon, including Zawtar al-Gharbiya, one of the areas covered by an agreement that established the deployment of the Lebanese army.
Tehran: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Not Linked to Talks with Oman
Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebi said Saturday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is subject to undisclosed Iranian conditions and is not linked to ongoing talks between Tehran and Muscat.
Top US general seeks Iran war ‘off-ramp’, CNN reports
Dan Caine has warned privately that further escalation could backfire, according to CNN, as Washington pursues a Hormuz deal.
Yemeni army launches operation after deadly Houthi attacks
The government gave no target or damage details as disputed casualty figures fuelled fears of a return to large-scale war.
Former Mossad official urges stronger Lebanon strikes while opposing wider war
His call followed a blast that killed two Israeli reservists as negotiators met in Rome over a fragile truce.
Iran says Hormuz shipping route coordinates agreed with Oman
Trump threatened military action while Tehran said the arrangement alone would not guarantee safe passage.
More than 821,000 displaced Lebanese have begun returning, UN says
More than 360,000 remain displaced as destroyed homes, damaged services and continuing attacks obstruct their return.
Trump says Iran talks are ‘very good’ but threatens heavy strikes
A proposed 60-day arrangement would divide shipping between Iranian and Omani waters.
Satellite Images Show Two US Aircraft Carriers Positioned Near Iran
Recent satellite images have shown the positioning of two US aircraft carriers, the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George H.W. Bush, in nearby locations in the Arabian Sea, less than 200 kilometers from Iran’s coastline, amid continued US maritime restrictions on Iranian-linked shipping.
Naim Qassem: Lebanese Authorities Should Stop “Free Concessions”; No Objection to Meeting Syrian Leadership
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem criticized Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel, calling on Lebanese authorities to halt what he described as concessions and focus on national sovereignty, while expressing openness to a future meeting with Syrian leaders.
Lebanon and Israel open seventh round of direct talks in Rome
Talks focus on further Israeli withdrawals and Lebanese army deployments as Hezbollah rejects the US-backed process.