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US Military Launches Additional Strikes Against Iranian Targets
United States military forces have carried out a sixth night of strikes against Iran to weaken its defense capabilities, even as the White House reports that Tehran is seeking to negotiate a deal.
Israel informs Pentagon leader of intent to maintain security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has told US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth that Israel will maintain military control over established security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to counter regional threats.
US and Iran escalate military conflict with mutual strikes
Renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran have led to reciprocal air strikes, as US forces target Iranian military sites while Tehran attacks installations in neighboring Gulf states.
Iranian authorities execute individual linked to January anti-government protests
Iran has executed Mohammad Amini Dehaghani for his participation in anti-government protests, citing charges of war against God and destruction of public property.
Iran blocks regional oil exports following United States airstrikes
Iran has halted oil exports through the Persian Gulf to protest U.S. airstrikes, while conflict intensifies between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.
Trump abandons 20% Strait of Hormuz levy as US restarts blockade on Iranian ports
President Trump has scrapped a planned 20% tax on Strait of Hormuz shipping in favor of new investment deals with Gulf states, even as the US resumes its naval blockade of Iran.
President Trump Abandons Proposed Tolls for Hormuz Shipping
President Trump has dropped plans for a 20 percent shipping toll in the Strait of Hormuz, opting to seek trade and investment deals with Gulf allies instead.
Seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza police station
A drone strike on a police post in Jabalia has killed seven people, including a senior commander, as violence persists despite an ongoing ceasefire.
UAE Reports Fatal Iranian Missile Strike on Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
A missile attack by Iran on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has killed one crew member and injured eight others, according to the UAE government.
Family of Marwan Barghouti allege prison shooting incident
Family members claim Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti was shot in the leg by prison guards, an accusation the Israeli prison service denies.