Cargo vessel exchanges fire with armed craft off of Yemen, UKMTO reports
There was an exchange of fire between the small craft and the vessel's armed security team, and the craft then turned away, UKMTO added.
Middle East
US-Iran nuclear talks saw progress on key issues before recent strikes - report
'Iran is acting like Israel on October 8': Expert warns why Tehran is taking bigger risks
Why isn't the war that was supposed to be over, over? - analysis
Iran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes - report
The strikes were in retaliation for US strikes launched on Tuesday evening, which struck Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites, according to CENTCOM.
US strikes Iran in retaliation for helicopter hit, state media denies Iranian involvement
Tehran willing to negotiate if US behavior changes, says top Iranian official • Ben-Gvir proposes arrests of Hezbollah members • Direct hit from Iranian missile damaged four houses in West Bank town
Negotiations with Tehran unimpeded by US strikes on Iran, US officials say
CENTCOM wrote in their announcement that the strikes were “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,” in reference to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter.
US conducts repeated 'self-defense strikes' in Iran following attack of US helicopter over Hormuz
According to CENTCOM, the US struck Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz with precise munitions from US Air Force and Navy fighter jets.
Egyptian analyst slams Lebanese leaders, warns of country’s political, social destruction
Egyptian analyst Majdi Khalil claims that Israel saved Christians in Lebanon, blames Arafat and Hezbollah for the destruction of the country, and warns against a Saudi-sponsored Turkish takeover.
US must respond to Iran’s downing of Apache helicopter, Trump warns
“Last night, the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump described in a post on Truth Social.
Israel beats enemies on multiple fronts but risks diplomatic setbacks - analysis
Israel has strengthened militarily across Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria since October 7, but its diplomatic influence has fallen, potentially limiting long-term strategic gains.
Trump's relationship with Erdogan a ‘constraining factor for the Turks,’ expert tells ‘Post’
While Turkish ministers make provocative claims about Jerusalem, Trump’s ties with Erdogan appear to be easing tensions with Israel, an expert says.
Taliban opens fire on Afghan protesters demonstrating against arrest of women over dress code
Sources also told Afghanistan International that the Taliban has detained a number of protesters and has begun visiting hospitals in search of injured demonstrators.
Will Iran-Israel ‘tit-for-tat’ flare ups become the new norm? - analysis
Iran’s goal is to up the ante in the region, such that it feels it can do what it wants, when it wants. It has been doing this already for 45 years. However, now it feels emboldened.
