Live Updates: Third day of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome ends after US blocks Israeli attack on Hezbollah
Two IDF reservists killed in southern Lebanon blast • IDF dismantles Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon • Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi oil tankers
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Houthi drone attack on Saudi coalition headquarters in central Yemen - report
Several killed in explosion in city outside Syria's Damascus, state-run TV reports
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Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says
Insecurity caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea, followed by disruptions caused by the Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz, has had a direct impact on Europe.
Israel may suffer from same missile shortage as US, giving Iran leverage, fmr. Navy head Marom says
Marom expressed concern that Israel may ultimately have to strike Iran on its own because Washington is unwilling to act while Tehran exploits the delay to advance its nuclear and missile programs.
By103FMIsraeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defence system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Basel, on February 25, 2026.(photo credit: GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say
Under the latest proposal, Tehran would be able to intervene if necessary with any inbound traffic, while outbound traffic would follow a route between Iran and Oman.
ByREUTERSShips and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >Operation Roaring Lion: What you need to know
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, with the stated aim of creating conditions for regime change
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli strike on a Tehran bunker. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in the largest-ever aerial attack by the IAF
Iran retaliated by firing across the Middle East at Gulf nations and US military bases in the region
Thirty-nine IDF soldiers and 23 civilians have been killed, and at least 7,693 more injured in ballistic missile attacks across Israel since February 28 • 18 US soldiers killed, CENTCOM says
A ceasefire deal was announced on April 7 and went into effect on April 8
