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Iran Fires Two Ballistic Missiles at UAE, Air Defenses Scramble
The UAE defence ministry confirmed Iran launched two ballistic missiles at its territory Tuesday, activating air defense systems and triggering the first public shelter alerts in months.
Damascus Blames Israel for Overnight Strikes on Syrian Airbase
Multiple airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Syria's Idlib province overnight, with Syrian state TV attributing the attack to Israel and reporting material damage but no casualties.
CENTCOM Launches First Multinational Attack Drone Task Force
U.S. Central Command stood up Task Force Falcon Strike, its first multinational one-way attack drone force, spanning air, surface and undersea systems with regional partners.
Gaza Strikes Continue as Disarmament Deal Stalls on Sequencing
Israeli strikes killed at least 18 Palestinians in Gaza as Israel and Hamas remained divided over whether disarmament or military withdrawal must happen first.
Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Gaza as Trump Claims Breakthrough
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including a child, as President Trump announced what he called a diplomatic breakthrough in the region.
Trump Orders New Wave of Iran Strikes Aimed at Forcing Regime's Surrender
The U.S. military is weighing renewed strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, as officials warn Tehran could attempt to rebuild its nuclear capabilities.
Iran Claims IRGC Missiles Destroyed Three U.S. F-35s at Jordan Air Base
The IRGC claimed ballistic missiles struck Al-Azraq Air Base in eastern Jordan, destroying three F-35 fighters — an assertion that neither the Pentagon nor Jordan has confirmed.
US Missile Strikes Northwestern Iran Near Piranshahr, State TV Reports
Iranian state media says a US projectile struck an uninhabited area near the northwestern border city of Piranshahr — the first reported US strike on Iranian soil in the current exchange.
Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Draws Fire Over Nonproliferation Risks
Foreign Policy warns Trump's emerging civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia would dismantle decades of U.S. counterproliferation policy at a dangerous moment in the Middle East.
Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz After Weekend Pause in Strikes
Iranian state media declared Monday that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, the world's critical oil chokepoint, following a weekend lull in strikes.
Trump Conditions Nuclear Deal on Saudi Arabia Joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said he will not move forward with a nuclear agreement until Saudi Arabia normalizes relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords framework.
Iran Airlifted IRGC Commanders, Missile Gear to Houthis, Sources Say
Four sources told Reuters that Iran flew IRGC personnel and missile equipment from Tehran to Yemen on July 13, a previously unreported transfer amid U.S. strikes on Iran.
Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal Without Enrichment Curbs
The Trump administration approved a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that omits uranium enrichment restrictions, raising proliferation concerns in an already volatile region.
Trump to Submit Saudi Nuclear Pact to Congress Within Days Amid Safeguards Concerns
The Trump administration plans to send a Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress within days, Reuters reports, despite unresolved non-proliferation safeguards questions.
U.S. Strikes Hit Iran's Oil City Abadan; Two Killed at Three Sites
U.S. missiles struck three locations in the Iranian oil-refining hub of Abadan on Monday, killing at least two people and wounding three others, Iranian officials said.
Oil Jumps 3% as U.S.-Iran Strikes Escalate Over Hormuz
Crude oil surged more than 3 percent after the United States and Iran traded fresh strikes Sunday, with Tehran accusing Washington of breaching a June ceasefire pact.
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli drone strike hit a civilian vehicle near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Saturday, killing one Palestinian and wounding two others amid an active ceasefire.
U.S. Demands Iran Affirm Strait of Hormuz Is Open Amid Strike Exchange
Washington is pressing Tehran to formally confirm the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping as both sides continue trading strikes with no ceasefire in place.
Trump Told Netanyahu to End Iran Conflict, Axios Reports
Axios says the US president told Israel's prime minister last week to stand down as Tehran talks advanced, with a senior US official now strongly confident in a deal.
Talks Survive as U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes
Backchannel nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran remain active even as both sides exchange fire overnight, CNN reports. The diplomatic track is the under-reported development.
Trump Claims 'Complete Victory' Over Iran Within Two Weeks
Trump told reporters Monday evening the US will declare a 'complete victory' over Iran within two weeks and said Iranian officials want a 'very nice' agreement.
CENTCOM Says US Shot Down Four Iranian Drones Near Strait of Hormuz
US forces intercepted four Iranian attack drones and struck Iranian radar sites overnight, threatening fragile ceasefire efforts and nuclear talks near the Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio Calls Iran's Gulf Strikes 'Reprehensible' as US Rallies Allies
Iran struck Kuwait and Bahrain, both hosting US military bases. Secretary Rubio held emergency talks with Kuwait's FM and reaffirmed US security commitments to the region.
Hezbollah Rejects Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire as Israel Strikes Continue
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejected the US-brokered ceasefire framework agreed between Israel and Lebanon, casting doubt on whether the truce can hold.
Israel Pushes Back as US-Iran Deal Nears Finalization
Israel is publicly opposing the framework expected Sunday, with Haaretz reporting Netanyahu's leverage over the Trump White House has materially declined.
Trump: 'Won't Be Anything Left' as US Sets Five-Point Nuclear Ultimatum
Trump sharpened his threat to Iran Saturday evening, warning nothing will remain if talks fail, as the US formally outlined five conditions including transfer of 400kg of enriched uranium.
Lebanon and Israel Hold Direct Talks in Washington Amid Strikes
Lebanon and Israel are conducting ambassador-level talks in Washington with cautious optimism, even as Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanese towns.
Saudi Arabia Floats Non-Aggression Pact With Iran
Riyadh is reportedly proposing a regional non-aggression agreement with Iran as diplomatic activity accelerates across multiple tracks, according to Middle East Eye.
The IRGC and the Quds Force: who they are, what they do, why they matter
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its expeditionary arm are the actual operating engines of Iranian foreign policy. Here's the structure, the doctrine, and why understanding the IRGC matters more than tracking Iran's diplomatic statements.