Iran says its naval forces attacked bases in UAE, Kuwait

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB says its naval forces destroyed facilities at the Al-Minhad base in the UAE and the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait using ballistic missiles and drones.

IRGC announces start of 71st wave of attacks on Israel, US regional bases

 The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of the 71st wave of attacks on Israeli territory and US facilities in the Middle East.

Greek-owned bulk carrier safely transits Strait of Hormuz

Lloyd’s List, which deals with maritime industry news, reports that a Greek-owned bulk carrier has become the first ship of its kind to transit the Strait of Hormuz since March 2 with its Automatic Identification System (AIS) turned on.

Russian envoy dismisses report of Moscow proposing intelligence "deal" to US as fake news

Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, has dismissed as fake news a foreign media report that Moscow allegedly proposed an intelligence deal to Washington.

Trump plans Kharg island occupation to pressure Iran on Hormuz

US President Donald Trump is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran’s Kharg island to pressure the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US media publication Axios has reported, quoting four unnamed sources.

Saudi Arabia deals with stream of incoming drones

Saudi Arabia has intercepted more than 20 drones since early Friday, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki al-Malki confirmed.

Israel military says struck several Iranian naval ships in Caspian Sea

The Israeli military said on Thursday that its fighter jets had struck several Iranian naval vessels in the Caspian Sea the previous day, including vessels equipped with anti-submarine missiles.

Hegseth says Kharg Island strike gives US ‘control over Iran’s fate’

Speaking at a press briefing at the Pentagon, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said strikes on Iran’s military capabilities on Kharg Island give the US control over the fate of the country.