Israeli Airstrike on Syrian Airbase Heightens Tensions with Turkey
Israeli airstrike hits Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, citing Turkish troop fears. Damascus and Ankara condemn the attack as reckless aggression.
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Israel Rejects Gaza Deal, Bars Any Withdrawal for Now
Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace 15-point Gaza roadmap, demanding genuine full Hamas disarmament before any IDF withdrawal from the territory.
Board of Peace Secures Hamas Disarmament Roadmap for Gaza
Board of Peace announces Hamas agreement to a detailed roadmap for complete phased disarmament in Gaza, followed by Israeli withdrawal.
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.
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.
US Strikes Iran Again After New Hormuz Shipping Attacks
US forces struck over 80 Iranian targets on July 7 after new attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Twin Bomb Explosions Rock Damascus During Macron Visit
Two explosive devices detonated in Damascus on July 7, 2026, near the Four Seasons Hotel during French President Macron’s visit, wounding 18
Iran, US Exchange Strikes After Drone Hits on Two Tankers
Iran & US exchanged strikes in June 2026 after Iranian drones hit tankers, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid a fragile ceasefire.
Israel-Lebanon Sign Framework Deal: First Step Toward Peace
Israel-Lebanon sign trilateral framework in DC: pilot withdrawal zones, LAF deployment, and $130M in US aid. Hezbollah rejects the terms.
Iran-US Talks in Switzerland Yield 60-Day Roadmap for Peace
US and Iranian delegations concluded Switzerland talks with a 60-day roadmap on sanctions relief, frozen assets, and a Lebanon deconfliction cell