US Strikes Enter 12th Day; Force Surge Underway
Day 12 of US's latest strikes on Iranian targets. Force surge with special ops, jets and 150+ medics underway. Houthis attack Saudi tankers.
Conflict
Coverage of armed conflicts, military operations, and security developments.
Two US Troops Killed in Jordan After Week of US Strikes
Two US soldiers killed in Jordan on 17 July during Iranian missile and drone attacks. US finishes seven consecutive nights of strikes on Iran
Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthis as Trump Backs Military Action
Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange strikes as reports emerge that Trump backed Saudi military action against the Iran-backed group.
US Resumes Blockade On Iran Following Fourth Strike Wave
US launches fourth strike wave on Iran after Hormuz vessel attacks, deploys first combat sea drones, and reimposes maritime blockade July 14.
Major Ukrainian Drone Operation Targets Moscow Oil Refinery
Ukraine's drone strikes hit Moscow Oil Refinery, causing fires, explosions, and 17 injuries. Russia intercepts most drones; airports disrupted.
EU Member States Reassess Ukraine Support Amid €90 Billion Package
EU finalizes €90 billion Ukraine aid as Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary adjust support amid domestic pressures & burden-sharing debates.
Israeli Air Force Targets Iranian Military Sites in Retaliatory Strikes
Summary: In the early hours of June 8, 2026, the Israeli Air Force conducted a series of airstrikes on military and strategic sites across Iran, following Iran’s earlier attacks on Israel. Confirmed targets include the Isfahan drone production facility, Mehrabad International Airport (military section), Abdanan air defense site, Najafabad
Iran Launches Multiple Missiles at Israel After Targeted Airstrike in Beirut
Summary: Renewed hostilities erupted between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran on June 7–8, 2026, following an Israeli airstrike on a Hezbollah command facility in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted the Al-Marijeh area of the Dahiyeh neighborhood, deploying precision-guided munitions against two apartments within
Inside Putin’s Press Session: Russian Gains, Ukrainian Desertions, and Oreshnik Missile Tests
Inside SPIEF 2026: Putin reveals Russian gains in Ukraine, Oreshnik missile updates, high desertion rates, and alliances with China and India.
Israel Halts Advance into Beirut Following U.S.-Brokered Agreement
Summary: On June 1, 2026, President Donald Trump announced an agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, confirming that Israeli forces would not enter Beirut and that any troops previously enroute had been recalled. The agreement, reached through direct communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and intermediaries with Hezbollah, established a
Russia to Target Kyiv, Warns Diplomats to Evacuate Amid Ongoing Conflict
Summary Russia has announced the commencement of systematic strikes on Kyiv, citing a May 22 drone attack in Starobelsk, Luhansk, as justification. Moscow claims the attack targeted a civilian dormitory, resulting in significant casualties, including teenagers, and has labeled Ukraine’s government as “Nazi and terrorist.” The Russian Foreign Ministry
Israel Launches Strikes on Over 70 Hezbollah Targets Across Lebanon
Summary Between May 25 and 26, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a major operation targeting more than 70 Hezbollah sites across Lebanon. The campaign, ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focused on command centers, weapons storage, underground production facilities, and logistics routes in Tyre and the Beqaa Valley.