Preliminary UN probe blames Israel and likely Hezbollah for peacekeeper deaths
The Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon, with UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric calling the incidents "unacceptable."
Middle East
Kuwait, Bahrain push preemptive measures, close bridges as Iran threatens transport infrastructure
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson
Two IDF officers, civilian face indictment in alleged Gaza aid-truck smuggling scheme
US prepares to use close to entire stealth missile arsenal as Iran strikes intensify - report
Committing the missiles to the Iran war does not necessarily mean all will be used, Bloomberg noted, adding that they have so far been launched from B-52 and B-1B bombers as well as strike fighters.
Syria condemns UAE embassy attack, Gulf nations voice outrage over protests
Protests targeting the UAE Embassy in Damascus spark regional condemnation, with Gulf nations criticizing the attack as a violation of international law, while Syria seeks to restore UAE ties.
Gulf countries continue to face Iran attacks as criticial energy infrastructure at risk
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia continue to face Iranian missile and drone attacks, targeting energy and infrastructure sites despite growing defenses.
Iranian drone attack sparks fire at Shuwaikh Oil Complex in Kuwait
The drone attack caused a fire at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex, but no injuries were reported.
US successfully rescues second airman deep behind enemy lines in Iran, Trump confirms
In a report by Axios, US officials confirmed that a specialized commando unit, accompanied by heavy air support, successfully conducted a rescue operation in Iran.
Iran is using North Korean weapons against Israel, US, expert tells Fox News - report
"North Korea is the seller and Iran is the buyer," Bruce Bechtol, who is a professor of political science in the Department of Security Studies at Angelo State University in Texas, told Fox News.
Iran's use of cluster munitions against Israel may be a war crime - Human Rights Watch
“Iran’s use of cluster munitions in populated areas in Israel poses a foreseeable and long-lasting danger to civilians,” said Patrick Thompson, a researcher at Human Rights Watch.
Iran launches barrage of missiles towards central Israel, Netanyahu speaks with Trump
Hamas claims disarmament means continued genocide in Gaza • Trump sets deadline for Iranian deal • US, Israel choose strike targets in case deal with Iran not reached
Syrian-Lebanese border closed after IDF issues evacuation notice - report
The IDF announcement stated that the intended airstrikes were due to Hezbollah's use of the crossing "for military purposes and for smuggling means of combat."
Cross-border tunnels spotlight Syria-Lebanon smuggling, security tensions
Official Syrian sources told The Media Line that army units, during sweeping security operations in border areas, uncovered two tunnels stretching between Syrian and Lebanese territory.
