Keywords: Middle East Security


Saudi Arabia: Two Killed and Eight Injured in Dammam Airport Attack

An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, has killed two people and injured eight others, according to information released by Saudi authorities and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, October 21,......

Netanyahu Says Regime Change in Iran Is the Only Way to Eliminate the Threat Permanently

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has argued that the removal of Iran’s current leadership is the only lasting solution to what he describes as a strategic threat to Israel and its Western allies, placing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence at the centre of an increasingly......

France Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts in Lebanon as End of UNIFIL Mandate Approaches

BEIRUT, Lebanon — France is intensifying its diplomatic engagement with Lebanon as international stakeholders prepare for a new security framework ahead of the scheduled end of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate at the close of 2026. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël......

Trump Endorses Benjamin Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Elections, Warning of Consequences for US Policy

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has thrown his full political weight behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27, portraying the incumbent as an indispensable ally in confronting Iran and warning that a change......

Lebanon Calls on Iran to Stop Arming and Financing Hezbollah as Sovereignty Tensions Rise

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has called on Iran to stop financing and arming Hezbollah, demanding an end to foreign interference in Beirut’s affairs as the Lebanese government seeks to restore state authority and strengthen national sovereignty. The appeal was delivered on Sunday......

Saudi-Led Coalition Reports Cruise Missile Interception in Medina Region

A Saudi-led coalition announced Thursday that it had intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the Medina region, raising fresh security concerns as Saudi Arabia continues to face attacks linked to Yemen’s Houthi movement. The announcement was made by coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Malki......

US, Israeli and Arab military chiefs hold secret meeting in Germany over Iran war

Senior military commanders from the United States, Israel and several Arab countries held a private meeting in Germany last week to discuss the war with Iran and the broader security situation in the Middle East, according to reports cited by Axios. The meeting brought together military chiefs from Israel,......

Israeli defense minister warns economic pressure could increase Iran attack risk

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned that intensifying economic pressure on Iran could increase the likelihood of Tehran launching an attack against Israel, as tensions between the two countries remain closely monitored. Speaking at the “Time of Decision: Democracy and Society”......

Mecca Defense Pact: Turkey Hosts the Three Signatories in Istanbul

Just over three weeks after the signing of the defense agreement in Mecca, Turkey will host the first ministerial meeting bringing together the three signatory countries in Istanbul on Monday. Ankara, Riyadh, and Islamabad are expected to define the mechanisms that will give concrete meaning to their......