US President Trump defended a new MOU with Iran, stating it's unfair for Tehran to lack ballistic missiles if regional rivals possess them. He differentiated missile threats from nuclear ones, with follow-up talks planned.
Donald Trump announced a 14-point deal with Iran, calling it a "major win" for the US. The agreement includes financial concessions to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent global economic instability. Key terms involve lifting sanctions, unfreezing assets, and potentially a reconstruction fund.
The Trump administration announced a 14-point agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming a "major win" despite concessions including potential release of frozen assets and easing sanctions. The deal aims to prevent global economic depression and halt Iran's nuclear program.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 13 in Kyiv on Monday. Strikes hit apartment buildings, a market, a grocery store, and caused significant damage and fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a major religious landmark.
Kyiv experienced a wave of ballistic missile and drone attacks, causing significant destruction to civilian infrastructure. Twenty people, including a child, required medical attention, with strikes hitting residential buildings, a market, and a grocery store.
A Lowy Institute report warns China's missile strike capability on Australia is growing due to expanded long-range missile arsenals, nuclear submarines, and advanced bombers, posing a real and increasing threat over the next decade.
India has successfully demonstrated its advanced multi-layered defence capabilities against long-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship threats. Three consecutive flight tests by DRDO showcased the nation's ability to intercept ballistic missile threats and validated medium-range anti-ship defence, placing India among elite nations with advanced missile defence systems.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel's Ramat David Air Base in response to an Israeli attack in Beirut, threatening to derail ceasefire talks. The US President urged Israel not to retaliate, while Iran warned of 'crushing blows' if Israel responds.
Oil prices climbed Wednesday as investors reacted to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, including fresh strikes and counter-strikes, alongside conflicting reports on ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
US Central Command reported thwarting Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and civilian shipping in regional waters. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed strikes on US military installations, which CENTCOM denied, stating all Iranian attacks failed.
Oil prices increased Wednesday as investors assessed escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and conflicting reports on diplomatic talks. WTI and Brent crude futures saw gains following U.S. defensive strikes against Iranian attacks, while President Trump stated negotiations were ongoing.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military-industrial sites and airfields, retaliating for a drone attack on Starobelsk that killed 21 students. The strikes targeted enterprises producing UAVs, military recruitment centers, and aircraft engine factories across multiple Ukrainian regions.
Russia is leveraging a critical global shortage of air defence interceptor missiles, particularly for the Patriot system, to intensify airstrikes on Ukraine. Warnings suggest this shortfall creates a "window of vulnerability" for nations relying on these systems, including NATO members and Gulf states, due to heavy use in multiple conflicts and slow production rates.
Iran fired two ballistic missiles targeting US forces in Kuwait overnight, CENTCOM reported. The missiles were intercepted, and no US personnel were harmed. Kuwait condemned the attack as a "dangerous escalation."
US military forces intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American troops in Kuwait late Sunday night. No US personnel were injured in the incident, which follows US strikes on Iranian radar and drone-control facilities.
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from Chongju, North Pyongan Province, towards the Yellow Sea, with a range not exceeding 300 km, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
North Korea launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles (CRBMs) toward the Yellow Sea from Jongju, North Phyongan Province, amid speculation of an imminent visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Ukraine is experiencing a severe deficit of anti-ballistic missiles, according to Yuriy Ihnat, head of communications for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He stated that Russia is aware of this shortage and that the country generally faces a lack of missile armaments.
Ukraine currently lacks the means to intercept Russian "Oreshnik" medium-range ballistic missiles, according to Defense Express analyst Ivan Kyrychevskyi. Russia may possess around 10-12 such missiles, posing a significant threat that Ukraine cannot currently counter.
Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Sunday, resulting in one death and 20 injuries. The assault followed threats from Moscow to retaliate for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, over 800km inside the country, causing a fire and killing two people. President Zelenskyy stated this is part of a broader plan targeting Russian oil revenues amid escalating attacks.
Russian forces reportedly launched ballistic missiles at Dnipropetrovsk, causing explosions and fires. This follows repeated strikes on Naftogaz infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast. No casualties reported.
An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, or ICBM, is a long-range missile designed to travel more than 5,000 km. Unlike cruise missiles, which fly through the atmosphere using engines throughout their journey, ballistic missiles spend much of their flight outside the atmosphere, which means the missile actually leaves Earth’s air atmosphere and travels through space for part of its journey.
The sources familiar with a confidential CIA report for the US administration confirmed this information
