06 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia Appoints Leader for Maritime Defence Coalition

Saudi Arabia has announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as the commander of a newly formed multinational maritime defence coalition. This initiative…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Launches Strikes Against Gulf Allies Amid US Tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have executed military strikes against US-aligned Gulf states, including Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, in a provocative escalation following recent…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships traveling through the Strai…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Hostilities Erupt Amid Ceasefire Strain

The United States has launched a new series of military strikes targeting several critical sites in Iran, triggering retaliatory actions by Iranian forces throughout the Gulf regio…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Strikes US Military Assets Amid Escalating Tensions

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched coordinated assaults on US military installations located in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The actions come in response…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

President Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz following day…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Targets Strategic Sites in Iran, Video Revealed

The United States Central Command has unveiled video footage depicting the latest series of military strikes targeting key locations in Iran. The footage shows precision strikes on…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating US-Iran Tensions Threaten Gulf Stability

The United States and Iran have engaged in a significant escalation of hostilities, with recent actions by the US military indicating a strategic intensification of pressure on Teh…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Gulf States Under Renewed Iranian Fire: Defense Capabilities Tested

The recent escalation in hostilities between the United States, its ally Israel, and Iran has placed the Gulf states in a precarious position. With renewed Iranian drone and missil…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets

UPDATE — Jul 13, 00:00 UTC: The new article details a series of military strikes initiated by the US against Iran, specifically aimed at undermining Iran's

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: US Strikes Back

The geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply escalated as the United States launched significant military strikes on Iranian targets. This action was in direct re…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gulf as Iran Targets US Interests After Strikes

In an intense escalation of hostilities in the Gulf, Iranian missiles and drones targeted several Gulf states following a night of US air strikes on Iranian facilities. Gulf states…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know

Tehran on Sunday claimed attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, calling them its response to renewed US bombings on cities along its southern coast. The widescale US …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Kuwait and Bahrain Counter Iranian Missile Threats Amid Growing Tensions

The geopolitical climate in the Middle East is intensifying following the interception of missiles and drones by Bahrain and Kuwait, allegedly launched from Iran. These development…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate With Missile Exchanges

The Middle East is on high alert as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify with new missile exchanges. Bahrain and Kuwait have reportedly intercepted missiles and dr…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Intensifies Attacks on US-Aligned Gulf States

Iran has launched coordinated drone and missile strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain, intensifying the regional conflict and targeting US interests in the Gulf. The Kuwaiti governmen…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gulf: Kuwait Intercepts Iranian Drone Strikes

The Gulf region faces renewed tensions as Kuwaiti forces report intercepting drone attacks from Iran. The Kuwaiti military has confirmed that its air defense systems engaged incomi…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in US-Iran Tensions: Hormuz Strikes Persist

The United States engaged in continued military strikes against Iran, marking the ninth consecutive day of heightened conflict. These actions have been in response to escalating at…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?

US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?Here is what happened over Sunday night and Monday morning and what officials on both sides have said:Where was…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran's Strategic Targeting in Gulf Amid US Tensions

As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, Tehran has responded to US strikes by selectively targeting infrastructure in Gulf states, notably avoiding direct confront…