Iran-US war latest: Trump warns Tehran will be ‘hit very hard’ unless Hormuz reopens Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program The Independent UK · Aug 4
US embassies urge citizens to consider departing Middle East DUBAI - US embassies in capitals across the Middle East on Saturday warned American citizens to beware of an "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave. Bangkok Post · Aug 2
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening US President Donald Trump has issued a warning of more military responses directed at Iran as regional conflicts intensify. Kuwait has reported drone attacks on essential facilities, with a tanker being struck in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Israeli forces launched powerful strikes on Gaza following disarmament… The Economic Times · Aug 1
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East U.S. President Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Aug 1
White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East President Trump considers new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate in the region. Iran fired drones at Kuwait and struck oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Hamas confirmed disarming as part of a potential Gaza war-ending deal. Saudi Arabia announced a 14-country defense alliance to strengthen maritime security. Israeli… The Economic Times · Aug 1
Trump-Iran latest: US president warns of fresh strikes as Kuwait intercepts missiles from Tehran Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’ The Independent UK · Jul 31
US Army backs giant surveillance balloons with $447m contract despite growing threat from drones The US Army awards TCOM $447 million contract despite increasing concerns about surveillance balloon vulnerability against inexpensive battlefield drones. TechRadar · Jul 30
Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East Recent days have seen a series of attacks across the Middle East, from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia bombing militias in Iraq to drones setting ships ablaze in Egypt The Independent UK · Jul 30
Mapped: All of the countries dragged into Trump’s war in Iran IN FOCUS: The war has spread across the Middle East, with unprecedented disruption to global oil supplies and Gulf states being targeted by Tehran. Maira Butt looks at how the war has dragged in countries on several continents The Independent UK · Jul 30
Woman accused of wearing Hezbollah flag shown CCTV A 20-year-old woman accused of wearing a Hezbollah flag at a city protest is contesting the laws banning public display of terrorism symbols. AAP · Jul 30
Gaza latest: Trump claims ‘historic’ deal reached with Hamas for complete disarmament Senior Hamas official says the group will only disarm if Israel fulfils its commitments The Independent UK · Jul 30
US says it struck dozens of Iranian targets in latest wave of attacks The two-hour operation came in response to Iran’s missile launches targeting American forces in the Middle East, with Washington saying it hit military command centres, drone and missile facilities as well as coastal defence sites. France 24 · Jul 30
US court convicts Salman Rushdie attacker of providing 'material support' to Hezbollah A US man already serving a lengthy sentence was convicted on new federal charges. He was found guilty of providing material support to the militant group Hezbollah. Prosecutors linked his actions to a 1989 fatwa and a later speech. The author Salman Rushdie testified during the federal trial about the… The Times of India · Jul 30
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie found guilty of terrorism charges Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie. Prosecutors stated the assault was incited by death threats over Rushdie's novel "The Satanic Verses." Matar, already serving a state sentence, faces life imprisonment for his federal conviction. The jury deliberated for only two… The Economic Times · Jul 30
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Lebanese lawyers file complaint against banker who met with Israel's Netanyahu Lebanese lawyers have filed a complaint against local banker Antoun Sehnaoui for meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week in Washington
France 24 · Jul 29 Iran launches new missile attacks as US and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 ‘They targeted us directly’: how the Israel-Lebanon war became deadly for healthcare workers At least 135 medics in Lebanon have been killed by Israel’s bombardment since March
The Times of India · Jul 29 Houssein Hamze’s rescued dog pulled him from bed moments before a bomb struck in 2006; when war returned, he refused to leave Lebanon’s abandoned animals Houssein Hamze turned his life around after his dog saved him from a devastating bomb attack, and he founded a shelter for abandoned animals in his village. Ignoring the threat of drone strikes, he continually provided food and water for displaced animals. His remarkable dedication attracted international recognition and donations,…
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Few families return to southern Lebanese village as part of Israel 'pilot zones' deal Several families have returned to their village in southern Lebanon, digging through the debris of their homes damaged in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Residents return to a southern Lebanese village after a U.S.-brokered agreement, in photos Residents are returning to a largely destroyed village in southern Lebanon after a U.S.-brokered agreement opened the area to civilians as part of efforts to end the latest fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie has chosen not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case
The Economic Times · Jul 28 Trump expresses frustrations with Netanyahu before their first meeting since launching the Iran war Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Donald Trump amid shared domestic pressures. The leaders aim to smooth strains in their relationship concerning the Iran war. Netanyahu plans to share intelligence on Iran's nuclear program with Trump. Both leaders will also discuss agreements with Lebanon and expanding Abraham Accords.…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 A dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb. When war returned, he stayed to care for Lebanon’s animals In normal times the Mashala shelter founder takes in strays, but in wartime, he is the only lifeline for animals in the area
The Independent UK · Jul 27 UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon The United Nations' human rights chief says Israel must end its military presence in southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East, according to two regional officials