middle-east

US Clears $5 Billion Saudi Arms Package as Iran Conflict Intensifies

Washington approves major weapons sale to Riyadh as Trump describes Iran conflict as intermittent while US hunts for classified leak source.

Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Lebanon as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates

At least four killed in fresh Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon as overall death toll in the country since 2023 nears 9,000, reports say.

US strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships targeted with ballistic missiles

US Central Command says American forces hit three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at two Navy warships.

Yemen clashes kill at least 120 as Houthis push toward Red Sea strait

At least 81 killed since September 3 as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels advance toward strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, triggering mass displacement.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio denies India-Iran trade deal talks, warns on sanctions evasion

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies India-Iran trade deal talks following Modi-Pezeshkian meeting, warns nations against helping Tehran evade sanctions.

Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of attacking tanker that killed two sailors in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of attacking oil tanker Sidr in Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors as regional tensions escalate.

Iran launches missile strikes on US bases across Middle East after wedding blast kills four

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain after deadly strike on wedding in southern Iran kills four civilians.