Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says
A US State Department official said that the next round of formal talks between the sides is expected to take place in Rome in October.
Middle East
Iraqi military commander dismissed following drone attack on Saudi Arabia originating from Iraq
Turkey's foreign minister discusses attacks on Saudi Arabia with Saudi counterpart, source says
Iran used AI to develop military, propaganda strategies, Anthropic report reveals
Officials discuss Gaza reconstruction at MEAD conference, current plans 'not progressing'
Figures presented at the conference showed that 1.2 million Palestinians had been displaced from their homes and 370,000 homes had been damaged or destroyed, including 70,000 that were damaged.
UN monitoring findings point to continued al-Qaeda activity 25 years after 9/11 - analysis
Although al-Qaeda’s senior leadership is marginalized and its capability and intent to conduct external operations remain unclear, the organization has survived through adaptation.
Gulf foreign ministers to meet with Iranian FM in push to secure deal for Strait of Hormuz - report
The gathering is scheduled to be held on Monday in the Omani coastal city of Salalah, the report said, citing two people briefed on the matter.
Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis - report
Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.
Houthis reportedly strike key Saudi pipeline as group captures both sides of Bab al-Mandeb Strait
US announces new terror sanctions • Houthis take control of Yemen's Mocha Port • Hormuz shipping traffic falls to single digits, data shows
Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections
He made similar comments on Wednesday, alleging Tehran was trying to influence the elections that will determine whether Trump's Republican Party retains control of Congress.
US announces new sanctions against networks aiding Hezbollah, other Iranian proxies in Middle East
The sanctions targeted entities the US Treasury said supported the Iraqi-based Kataib Hezbollah and Lebanon-based Hezbollah.
Iran is producing new missiles in limited quantities from existing components - report
The missiles are being assembled in more limited quantities than before the war, the report added.
Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city - report
By seizing the port city of Mocha, the Houthis have strengthened their chokehold on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, opening up the possibility of a new front in the war between Iran and the US.
Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself
“I should get something out of this - the Trump Strait,” the president continued, repeating an idea he had proposed about a week ago.
