A Greek-operated Patriot air defence system intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen toward Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu oil facilities on Saturday, according to Reuters. The incident occurred amid rising regional tensions in the Middle East. Greek security sources said the missiles were detected while heading toward oil refineries in Yanbu. A second source also confirmed […]
Middle East Tensions
Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi Arabia
Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing retaliation for Saudi military attacks. The escalation marks a widening of the ongoing conflict across the Middle East. According to Houthi media, a missile strike caused fires in the southern Saudi city of Jizan. However, Saudi authorities did not […]
Oil prices hit two-month high amid Middle East tensions
Global crude oil prices climbed to their highest level in two months as tensions between the United States and Iran fueled supply concerns. Rising geopolitical risks also pushed some physical crude cargoes close to $110 per barrel. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose above $105 per barrel during the week. According to LSEG data, dated […]
Qatar condemns Houthi attack on Saudi vessel
Qatar strongly condemned a Houthi attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea and expressed full solidarity with Riyadh. Doha described the incident as a serious violation of international maritime laws and a threat to regional stability. In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said such attacks in the Red Sea pose risks […]
Oil hits six-week high on Middle East risks
Oil prices climbed to their highest level in more than six weeks on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Rising risks to key shipping routes supported gains in both Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate futures. Brent crude futures rose $2.20, or 2.3%, to $96.27 a barrel after […]
IRGC claims strikes on US bases in Jordan
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted two air bases in Jordan used by US forces. The group said missile and drone strikes caused casualties among American troops. The claims came amid rising regional tensions between Iran and the United States. According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, the operation targeted Prince Hassan […]
Lebanon army takes control of southern zones
Lebanon’s army has begun taking control of security in three southern villages under a US-backed framework aimed at Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament. The move marks the first test of the agreement on the ground. The United States said Lebanese forces started operations in pilot zones in Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiya. US officials said […]
Trump dedicates Iran strikes to fallen troops
President Donald Trump said US forces struck Iran “very hard” in overnight attacks conducted in honor of three American service members killed recently. The latest operation marked the ninth consecutive night of US strikes. Regional tensions continued to escalate across the Middle East. US Central Command said the strikes targeted Iranian military sites and communications […]
Pezeshkian declares full-scale war with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Iran is engaged in a “full-scale war” with the United States. He urged the nation to accept the consequences of the ongoing conflict. His remarks come amid escalating military exchanges between Tehran and Washington. According to a statement released by the Iranian presidency, Pezeshkian described the current […]
US launches fresh strikes after deadly attack on American troops
The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran after two American service members were killed and another was reported missing following an attack in Jordan. US Central Command said the operation aims to punish the forces responsible while reducing Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping through the strategically important Strait of […]