Iran Not Target of Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defence Pact Iran is not the target of the Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye defence pact, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, according to Reuters. Fidan stressed that the agreement does not target any specific country. He explained that the pact would only come into effect if one of its members faced an attack.… Continue reading Iran Not Target of Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defence Pact: Fidan
The Strait of Hormuz reopening will depend on whether the United States “fully” accepts Iran’s conditions, according to Sardar Mohebi, a spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Mohebi said the reopening would not depend solely on an understanding reached between Iran and Oman. Instead, Tehran would make its final decision based on Washington’s… Continue reading IRGC: Hormuz to Reopen After US Accepts Iran’s Terms
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca amid rising tensions across the Middle East. The pact states that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be treated as an attack against all three. The agreement marks a significant step in defence cooperation among the regional… Continue reading Mecca Joint Defence Pact Signed as Hormuz Deal Nears
Yemen’s fragile calm is coming under growing pressure after Houthi forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks against government positions in Marib and Hadramout. The strikes reportedly killed at least 30 government soldiers and wounded dozens more, marking one of the most serious escalations since the 2022 UN-backed truce significantly reduced large-scale fighting.… Continue reading Houthi Attacks Yemen Raise Fears of Major Battle
Dubai Police rescue workers have successfully freed several employees whose hands became trapped inside commercial meat grinders at restaurants and shopping centres across the emirate. Rescue teams used specialised equipment and engineering techniques to release the victims while limiting further injuries. Officials said the incidents highlight the importance of stronger workplace safety measures, proper employee… Continue reading Dubai Police Rescue Workers Trapped in Meat Grinders
Israel’s political landscape has entered another period of uncertainty as the Bezalel Smotrich political struggle exposes deep divisions within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government ahead of the October elections. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, once celebrated as a leading champion of the West Bank settler movement, is now facing criticism from some of his own… Continue reading Bezalel Smotrich Political Struggle Shakes Netanyahu Coalition
Houthi attacks on military camps in central Yemen have reportedly killed dozens of government troops and wounded many others, raising fresh concerns about renewed violence in the war-torn country. According to Yemen’s Defence Ministry, ballistic missiles and drones struck several military positions in Marib and Hadramawt on Thursday. Government officials confirmed casualties but did not… Continue reading Houthi Attacks Kill 30 Yemeni Government Forces
Iran threatens Gulf states with retaliation if the United States launches another round of military strikes, according to regional officials familiar with recent diplomatic discussions. Tehran has reportedly warned that energy facilities and US-linked military assets across the Gulf could become targets if Washington attacks Iranian infrastructure. The warning comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to… Continue reading Iran Warns Gulf States of Retaliation if US Launches Fresh Strikes
Israeli prosecutors have charged Jewish settler Yinon Levi over the fatal shooting of Palestinian activist Owdeh Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. The rare prosecution marks the first time in more than seven years that Israeli authorities have indicted a settler for allegedly killing a Palestinian. The case has attracted international attention because Hathaleen was… Continue reading Israel Charges Settler Over Activist Killing
A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman could significantly change how ships enter the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to regional sources familiar with the negotiations. If approved, the arrangement could give Iran greater authority over inbound maritime traffic. Such a development would represent a major change in the management of one… Continue reading Iran Hormuz Deal Faces Key Hurdles
