Explosions heard across southern Iran as US CENTCOM begins strikes
Explosions were heard in several locations in southern Iran, including the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.
Middle East
CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran
US-Saudi Arabia airstrikes target Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces militia in Iraq
Saudi Arabia seeking to build coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks
Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over co-hosting dinner attended by Netanyahu
A group of Lebanese lawyers accused banker Antoun Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy" for co-hosting a memorial dinner in honor of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
New Iran-related sanctions targeting tankers issued by US Treasury Department
“With its economy in freefall and inflation in the triple digits, the regime is desperate for cash,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say
Yemen's Houthis are considering charging commercial ships to cross Bab el-Mandeb, sources said, after declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
Drone hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, security sources say
A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
American journalist accuses Syrian chargé d'affaires to US of playing role in her 2016 abduction
“I saw Mohammed several times in the first days of my captivity," said Lindsey Snell of Mohammed Qanatri.
Iran hiding centrifuges at Pickaxe Mountain, nuclear program 'not destroyed,' source tells 'Post'
The source also revealed information regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Tuesday meeting with US President Donald Trump, sharing that maps were shown supporting Israel's presence in Syria.
Iraqi PM Zaidi condemns US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's office denounced the strikes, stating that it is the Iraqi government’s responsibility to deal with security concerns originating within its borders.
‘We won't surrender’: De-escalation won't stop Iranian attacks, Emirati expert says - interview
Emirati political analyst Obaid al-Zaabi said the UAE will not accept Iranian control or tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, citing its economic resilience.
'Peace through surrender has failed': HaBitchonistim sends counter-letter to White House
They accuse the left-wing organization of promoting a distorted picture of the security situation in the West Bank, arguing that its approach has repeatedly failed and undermined Israel's security.
As Syria discontinues the 'Assad Pound,' can new currency regain Syrians' trust? - analysis
The transition introduces a new Syrian pound, with two zeros removed from the old currency’s face value: 100 old pounds are exchanged for one new pound.
