Israel Iran War

Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens

The conflict, now an overspill of the US-Iran war, has added new chaos to a region already aflame, and threatens to draw other states into grueling mountain fighting.

Pro-Saudi-backed Yemeni government fighters fire their weapons during what government forces say was an advance against the Iran-backed Houthis, near Dhubab, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, October 5, 2026.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, addresses the media at a press conference during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2026.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a week as Tehran weighs US response

An illustration of ChatGPT over a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Israeli man used AI, ChatGPT in covert tasks while spying for Iran, prosecution indictment reveals

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran Monday, 16th February 2026

Iran weighing options against US, Israel as nuclear talks stall, Israeli defense official says


Underground hospitals, no school: Israel transitions to restricted activity mode after Iran strikes

The restrictions include a total closure of all educational institutions, cancellation of exams, and stricter limits on gatherings and workplaces.

Hospitals move patients underground following Iranian missile barrage, June 8, 2026.

Why Israel could not let Iran’s missile attack go unanswered - analysis

From Washington’s perspective, that makes sense. Trump is trying to preserve negotiations with Iran and avoid a return to open regional war but, from Israel’s perspective, that logic is incomplete.

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Direct hit from Iranian missile damages four houses in West Bank town

"The incident ended in a great miracle," said Samaria Regional Council Yossi Dagan, "but it illustrates the urgent need to strengthen protection in the communities."

SMOKE FROM a fallen missile fragment after an attack from Iran, March 8, 2026.

Israel used Azerbaijan, Iraq routes in strikes, Iranian hardline outlet claims

Azerbaijan has denied allowing its territory or airspace to be used against Iran, according to the same report, which said Azerbaijani FM Bayramov spoke with Iranian FM Araghchi after the attack.

The Azerbaijani flag flies in the city center one day before the opening of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference on November 10, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

From Tehran to Tel Aviv: How press in Middle East is framing Iran war, ceasefire negotiations?

Coverage across the Middle East reveals sharp divides over Iran’s nuclear program, the Hormuz crisis, President Trump’s diplomacy, and who bears responsibility for the widening confrontation.

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026 in this screen grab taken from video.

We cannot miss this opportunity to open Hormuz permanently - opinion

Americans must understand exactly what is at stake if we fail to permanently secure and monitor the Strait of Hormuz.

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026.

David Barnea's Mossad revolution: How the spy agency became a war-fighting juggernaut - exclusive

After decades in the agency, and five years at its top, including some of the most crucial in Israel's history, Barnea also has some critical viewpoints which Israel and the world can learn from.

Head of Mossad David Barnea attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 23, 2025.

Iran's Supreme Leader warns of Israeli, US divisions threatening regime, undermining 'resilience'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says Israel is trying to divide the country after a military setback, urging citizens to counter fear, mistrust, and despair with unity and vigilance.

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026.

Trump must break the IRGC’s empire, not refinance it - opinion

Trump has the right instinct on Iran and the wrong information about how to finish the job.

US President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026.

Iranian attacks awaken Bahrain’s demons - opinion

Could Israel’s Gulf partner ignite?

Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026; Illustrative.