US President Donald Trump stated that Iranian missile strikes at the start of a conflict effectively brought five Gulf countries into the US's sphere of influence. He identified Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain as the nations affected by these strikes.
Following a bilateral meeting, Trump stated that the US and India are working together on maritime security issues, following a US missile strike that killed three Indian nationals aboard a commercial vessel.
Following a bilateral meeting, Donald Trump addressed the recent US missile strike that killed three Indian nationals. He stated that Washington and New Delhi are working together on the issue, calling commercial vessel operations "a rough profession" and expressing confidence that seafarer safety will be prioritized.
Fury mounts in India over US refusal to apologize for killing Indian sailors in Strait of Hormuz strikes. Leaders to meet at G7 amid strained relations, with families demanding answers and opposition criticizing PM Modi's silence.
A Lowy Institute report indicates China's missile capabilities pose a growing threat to Australia, with new long-range and hypersonic weapons increasing Beijing's capacity for direct strikes. The report assesses China's military build-up, not its intentions, highlighting the need for informed public discussion.
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.
Россия усилила ракетные удары по Украине, используя дефицит ракет-перехватчиков Patriot у ВСУ. Темпы поставок не позволяют Украине создать целостную ПВО, а ближневосточный конфликт увеличивает потребность США и союзников в этих ракетах.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has cancelled scheduled strikes on Iran, claiming a peace agreement is imminent and approved by Iranian leadership and allies. This comes amid ongoing exchanges of fire and despite Iranian news agency Tasnim urging dismissal of Trump's claims.
A Palau-flagged oil tanker, the Settebello, was hit by a suspected US missile off the coast of Oman, resulting in one injury and two crew members missing. The attack occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, amid US actions to block shipping related to Iran.
A US warplane disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman attempting to transport Iranian oil, leading India to summon a US diplomat over three missing Indian crew members. The US military stated the vessel failed to comply with directions, while UK maritime agencies reported a missile strike and fire.
Iran's IRGC claims missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, and targets in Kuwait, in retaliation for US strikes. Jordan and Kuwait reported intercepting aerial targets.
The US military struck the sanctioned oil tanker Marivex off Oman, citing blockade violation. The Indian crew sent distress calls as the ship caught fire and sank, later rescued by Oman.
The US and Iran engaged in military exchanges, threatening the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. The US intercepted Iranian drones heading towards the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian coastal radar installations. Iran retaliated with missile strikes against 'enemy bases' in Kuwait and Bahrain, with six out of seven missiles intercepted. The escalation jeopardizes efforts to stabilize the region and reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets.
IAEA Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov stated that military strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are "absolutely unacceptable." He noted that while nuclear power plants offer significant energy advantages, they are vulnerable to attacks. This statement follows a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the plant's machine room.
Kuwait suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack damaged its airport and caused injuries. The US and Iran engaged in missile strikes, with Iran targeting US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait, and the US retaliating against an Iranian control station. Tensions also rise over mediation efforts for the Iran war and Israel's conflict in Lebanon.
The U.S. military reported that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, which were either shot down or failed. In response, the U.S. struck an Iranian ground control station on Qeshm Island. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility, stating it targeted U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
A Russian senator proposed using leaflets dropped from the sky to inform Ukrainians about the reasons behind Russia's missile strikes, citing alleged Ukrainian attacks on civilians and military facilities as justification.
Russia launched a major overnight attack on Ukraine, killing five people and injuring dozens. Kyiv and Dnipro were targeted, with strikes hitting residential buildings and causing blackouts and fires. President Zelenskyy had warned of a possible massive Russian strike.
Russia launched a major overnight attack across Ukraine, killing at least four people in Dnipro and injuring dozens in Kyiv and Kharkiv. High-rise buildings were hit in Kyiv, with fears of people trapped under rubble.
Four people were killed and several injured in Ukraine following a major overnight Russian attack. Strikes hit Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, with officials reporting missile attacks and fears of people trapped under rubble in Kyiv.
Hezbollah announced it launched high-precision missiles at military infrastructure in Tiberias, Israel, 35 km from the border. The group also reported artillery and mortar attacks on army barracks in Kiryat Shmona and Metula, and missile strikes on Israeli command posts in Lebanon.
A Kyiv coffee shop, which opened just hours before a large-scale Russian missile strike hit the city center, was already serving coffee again and planning to rebuild.
Ukrainian portal Defense Express estimates that one non-nuclear "Oreshnik" missile strike is equivalent in power to 36 "Geran" drones with enhanced warheads. Analysis of impact craters in Bila Tserkva suggests an explosive yield of 52-95 kg TNT.
Russia launched its Oreshnik missile at Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, two days after 18 Russian students died in a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow. The Oreshnik, an IRBM capable of Mach 10 speeds and MIRV warheads, is seen as a retaliatory strike.
