Keywords: Regional Conflict


Israel vows to keep troops in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israeli forces will remain in areas described by Israel as security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, signalling that the government has no immediate intention of withdrawing troops from those positions. Katz made the remarks during a visit to......

Iran targets US base in Jordan as regional tensions intensify and oil prices climb

A new phase of confrontation between Iran and the United States unfolded on Tuesday after Tehran announced that it had launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. military installation in Jordan, escalating fears of a broader regional conflict with potential consequences for global energy markets. The strike......

Yemen government targets Sanaa airport to block Iranian aircraft, raising fears of renewed conflict

Yemen's internationally recognized government has announced that it targeted Sanaa International Airport in an effort to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing, marking one of the most serious escalations between government forces and the Houthi movement in several years. The operation has prompted......

Iran insists it honoured ceasefire commitments as Trump declares truce over

Iran and the United States have exchanged conflicting messages over the status of their fragile ceasefire, highlighting renewed tensions after the latest escalation in hostilities between the two longtime adversaries. While Tehran says it has respected the commitments outlined in the June truce agreement,......

Lebanon: Four dead in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

At least four people were killed on Saturday following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The strikes hit the area of Yohmor al-Shaqeef in the Nabatieh district, targeting both a truck and a motorcycle. These latest casualties come just one day after......

Israel accused of trying to make Turkey its “new enemy” amid escalating diplomatic tensions

Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to portray it as a “new enemy” following a series of escalating diplomatic exchanges between the two countries, further intensifying tensions in the Middle East. Speaking on Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israel is deliberately......

Strikes hit oil depots near Tehran leaving four dead

Tensions in the Middle East escalated again after several petroleum facilities in and around Tehran were targeted overnight, according to Iranian officials. The attacks reportedly damaged multiple fuel storage locations and caused fatalities among workers at the sites. Authorities in Iran stated that......

UAE hit by new drone and missile strikes despite Iranian apologies

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced new drone and missile attacks on Saturday, causing a brief suspension of operations at Dubai International Airport, despite apologies from Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian to neighboring countries. The strikes targeted Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE,......

Middle East Airlines adds extra Istanbul flights amid regional airspace disruptions

Lebanon’s national carrier, Middle East Airlines, has announced additional flights between Beirut and Istanbul as part of temporary adjustments to its schedule this week. The changes come as several countries across the region close their airspace following the escalation of hostilities involving......