Middle East
US embassies urge citizens to leave Middle East amid regional tensions
US diplomatic missions across roughly ten Middle Eastern nations issued coordinated warnings advising American citizens to consider leaving the region amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Israeli forces kill 8 in Gaza, toll now 18 since latest Trump peace plan
Israeli military operations across Gaza have killed at least eight Palestinians, pushing the three-day death toll to 18 amid wider regional tensions.
US State Department urges citizens to consider leaving Middle East
The State Department has issued an urgent directive for US citizens to consider leaving the Middle East immediately as regional hostilities intensify and airspace disruptions loom.
Israel and US consider Iran land blockade
The United States and Israel are weighing a potential land blockade of Iran to deepen the country's economic isolation, though experts highlight major hurdles.
Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker
Hostilities flared across the Middle East as the US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and Saudi defense forces intercepted drones targeting infrastructure.
Brookfield raises $2bn for Middle East fund backed by Saudi PIF
Brookfield Asset Management has secured $2 billion for its Brookfield Middle East Partners fund, with capital backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash
Following escalating military tensions with Iran, the State Department is urging U.S. citizens abroad to maintain vigilance against potential global threats.
UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that British military infrastructure may now be utilized by the United States to target Iranian missile sites. This policy change follows escalating violence and direct risks to British personnel in the Middle East.
Iran suspends commitments on US agreement as 50 reported killed this month
Tehran has officially abandoned its peace agreement with the US following intense military clashes that have devastated critical infrastructure across the Gulf. This breakdown marks a severe escalation in regional hostilities, impacting both civilian utility services and global maritime transit.
US and Iran trade strikes on infrastructure as regional tensions escalate
Tensions between the US and Iran have surged as both nations launch military strikes against infrastructure, raising concerns about regional stability.
Iran threatens to block additional trade routes after US strikes
U.S. forces struck Iranian military installations in a coordinated wave of attacks, leading Tehran to threaten the closure of further global energy transit routes.
US resumes naval blockade of Iran as airstrikes intensify
U.S. Central Command has reinstated a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of a ceasefire. The move signals a major escalation as the U.S. bolsters its maritime presence to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Mojtaba Khamenei Unlikely to Attend Father’s Funeral Over Security Risks
Security agencies have advised against Mojtaba Khamenei appearing in public, citing significant safety risks following his father's death. His continued absence raises questions about the stability of the leadership transition and his role as the new Supreme Leader.