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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy claims it attacked three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging the vessels had been traveling through unauthorized routes. The IRGC also said it…
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Trump said the US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site "very soon" if activity is detected there, repeating a threat he first raised in July. He described the broader conflict as a…
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IDF Secures Hezbollah Underground Network in Southern Lebanon's Ali al-Taher Ridge The IDF says troops from the 36th Division have secured the Ali al-Taher Ridge area in southern Lebanon's Security…
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Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that Israel is seeing indications Iran's severe economic pressure and fears of an uprising and regime collapse could push Tehran toward "desperate…
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Kuwait states that it is currently working to intercept Iranian missile and drone threats and warns its citizens that they may hear explosions from interceptions.
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As the latest confrontation between Washington and Tehran fuels tensions across the Middle East, President Donald Trump sought to reassure Israel that it has nothing to fear. "Israel should not…
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The IDF says a preliminary review of the overnight alerts in several parts of northern Israel suggests there was likely no actual hostile aircraft infiltration, with several interceptors apparently…
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Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran's escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and concerns over…
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A new seek shelter alert has been issued in Bahrain.
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Israeli special forces and the Shin Bet captured Hamas' internal security chief, Moin al-Arabeed, during a raid in Gaza City on Tuesday, according to Reuters. Israel says al-Arabeed was involved in…
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The IDF states that the drone was successfully intercepted. The IAF is now striking the area the drone was launched from.
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Pikud HaOref says the event has ended. It is now permitted to leave protected spaces in communities where alerts were activated.
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Rocket alerts now sounding in Dafna and HaGoshrim
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Hostile aircraft intrusion alerts have been activated in Kfar Yuval and Maayan Baruch
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U.S CENTCOM released a statement reporting successful completion of a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets. "U.S. forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets including…
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Bahrain has issued a seek shelter alert to its citizens.
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UPDATE: Kuwait now reports Iranian missile threats, adding to the hostile drone activity reported earlier.
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Kuwait reports that they are currently intercepting hostile drones launched from Iran.
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The Jordanian military reports that 13 ballistic missiles were fired at Jordan, of which 10 were intercepted and 3 fell in unpopulated areas, with no injuries or deaths reported.
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Reports of air defense activity in eastern Tehran
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Jordan has alerted residents of Aqaba and Mafraq to enter shelters because of the possibility of shrapnel due to interceptions
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Reports of explosions in Jordan
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Initial reports of Iranian missile launches towards Gulf countries
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BREAKING: U.S. forces launched strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets inside Iran at 12 p.m. ET, according to U.S. Central Command. CENTCOM said the operation followed recent…
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A senior Hamas operative has been captured amid ongoing activity in Gaza City, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced, following reports of a raid involving an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia.…
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At least one person was reportedly killed and several others wounded in Israeli strikes on western Gaza City this morning, following what Palestinian media described as the discovery of a "special…
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U.S. President Donald Trump is vowing U.S. retaliation following Iran's overnight missile attack targeting American forces. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said a response is coming, warning, "We're…
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A spokesman for the Jordanian Armed Forces stated that Jordanian air defenses intercepted 8 Iranian ballistic missiles headed towards U.S military bases in the recent wave of Iranian strikes.
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Sirens are currently sounding in the UAE as Iranian ballistics missile fire continues to the Gulf.
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Reports of ongoing Iranian ballistic missiles towards Jordan.
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The IDF and Shin Bet say three terrorists were killed Friday in an Israeli Air Force strike in the Jenin area, including senior Hamas operative Qais Bitawi. According to the security agencies, the…
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The IDF says it carried out a targeted strike against several terrorists in the Jenin area a short while ago. Further details are expected to be released shortly.
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The IDF and Shin Bet said Israeli forces killed two Hamas Nukhba operatives who participated in the October 7 assault on the Re'im military base, including a former bodyguard of Yahya Sinwar. The…
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IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said during a visit to the Gaza Strip on Tuesday that the military would continue acting proactively to prevent Hamas and other armed groups from rebuilding…
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The U.S. State Department is preparing to return diplomats to embassies across the Middle East that were partially evacuated before and during the war with Iran, The New York Times reported, citing…
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Iran tried to kill one of his sons, but did not identify which son or provide details about the alleged attempt. "Iran targeted one of my sons.…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is not ruling out further military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran as the Trump administration intensifies economic pressure on…
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They understand how important it is for voters to see who is running and what each party says it stands for, all in one place. That access does not buy influence. The Petek remains independent and…
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas on Sunday that the IDF would expand its strikes across the Gaza Strip if the launching of kites, balloons and drones…
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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella authorized the resumption of coal exports to Israel, reversing restrictions imposed under former President Gustavo Petro, the Colombian government…
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Hackers affiliated with Iran's government shut down a small British electricity generator for four days in late July, The Telegraph reported Saturday. The newspaper said it was believed to be the…
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Ben Gurion Airport remains heavily disrupted more than a day after Thursday's operational breakdown, with Flightradar24 data showing it as the world's most disrupted airport for departures on…
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Turkey has moved to seek an Interpol Red Notice for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's interception of an activist flotilla attempting to reach Gaza earlier this year. Turkish Justice…
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All incoming flights to Ben Gurion Airport have been suspended as major operational problems continue to cause widespread delays. Departures are also being affected, with some aircraft unable to…
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All trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice, the Director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Emirati Ministry of Foreign…
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Israel says overnight strikes on a Syrian military airbase were carried out after Damascus allegedly moved toward allowing Turkish forces to establish a presence at the site near Aleppo. The Prime…
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Two ballistic missiles detected over the United Arab Emirates this evening originated from Iran, targeted maritime navigation and fell into the sea, the Emirati Ministry of Defence said, citing its…
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ALL CLEAR, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES "Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and…
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UAE air defense systems detected a missile threat targeting the country, the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority said moments ago. The authority instructed the public to…
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There are no talks or conversations going on or scheduled with Iran, President Trump said in a post on his social media account. "The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz…
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