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08/17/2026

Two hypersonic ballistic missiles have reportedly been launched toward Yemen’s southwestern city of Mocha and the Red Sea, according to Yemen’s army. Reports said the missiles were fired by the Houthi group from the former headquarters of the 170th Air Defence Brigade on Mount Oman, east of Taiz, an area under Houthi control. The Yemeni military did not provide details on the missiles’ final destination, whether they were intercepted, or whether the launches caused casualties or damage. The Houthis have not immediately commented on the claim. The reported launch comes as the Red Sea remains a major security flashpoint, with continued concerns over missile and drone activity and its impact on shipping and military operations. Mocha’s location along the Red Sea gives the area strategic importance. The latest claims remain based on the Yemeni military’s account, with key details still unconfirmed.

08/16/2026

Anti-war protesters gathered outside Britain's Ministry of Defence in London, demanding that the UK government stop funding Ukraine and redirect billions of pounds toward domestic priorities. Demonstrators argued that money allocated for military aid should instead be spent on housing, healthcare, schools, roads, and tackling the cost-of-living crisis. The protesters carried banners reading "No to NATO, No to War" and called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to end support for Kyiv. Some questioned NATO's strategy in the Ukraine war, while others said Britain should focus on fixing crumbling infrastructure, NHS waiting lists, and rising poverty instead of financing overseas conflicts. The protest comes as the UK's total commitment to Ukraine has reached ÂŁ25 billion, including ÂŁ16 billion in military assistance, with London pledging at least ÂŁ3 billion annually in military aid until 2030/31.

08/10/2026

Russia’s military footprint in Syria is entering a major new phase after Moscow and Damascus reached an agreement over the future of the key Russian facilities at Tartous and Hmeimim. After 18 months of negotiations, Syria says it will take control of civilian facilities, including Hmeimim airport and commercial areas at Tartous port, while military sites will be repurposed into joint training and qualification centres. The transition is expected to take place within three months. The deal comes months after the ouster of long time Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Despite the political upheaval, Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has sought to maintain ties with Moscow and has held talks with Vladimir Putin over the future of Russia’s presence. At the same time, Syria has expanded relations with the United States and Western and Arab countries. With Russian and US interests both present in Syria, the new arrangement could reshape the country’s strategic importance in the Mediterranean and Middle East.

08/08/2026

The UAE and Qatar have directly accused Iran of responsibility for a missile strike on an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Abu Dhabi described the attack as an act of piracy and economic blackmail, while Doha rejected the use of the waterway as a bargaining chip and demanded its unconditional reopening. Iran has not publicly accepted responsibility. The backlash threatens to unite neighbouring Gulf states against Tehran and complicate its attempt to establish new rules for passage through the strait. Watch.

08/06/2026

Iran says it has reached an understanding with Oman on the geographical coordinates of a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, although no final agreement has been announced. Tehran insists that management of the waterway should remain with its two coastal states and has warned unnamed third parties against interference. Operational rules, security guarantees and potential transit charges remain unresolved—but the emerging arrangement could leave Washington outside a central deal governing one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. Watch.

08/04/2026

The U.S. military is racing to rebuild its long-range missile stocks after the Iran war reportedly consumed much of its ATACMS and Precision Strike Missile inventory, while nearly half of its global Tomahawk supply has also been used. With production now being accelerated, the replenishment effort could prove critical for Washington’s future ability to deter threats from China, Russia and other adversaries.

08/03/2026

Hezbollah appears to be stepping up its activities again as Iran-backed groups intensify attacks across the Middle East against targets linked to the United States, Israel and their allies. The Israeli military says a bomb planted by Hezbollah wounded five Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon. Earlier, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) said five of its soldiers sustained minor injuries after an explosion struck their vehicle in the town of Kafra. The LAF initially blamed an Israeli strike but later retracted that claim, saying the blast was caused by a "suspicious object." Watch.

07/31/2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released photographs it says prove damage at the US-operated Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The images were published in response to CENTCOM's claim that all Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted and that no American aircraft or facilities were damaged. Iran said the photos show structural damage to a key maintenance hangar, while the US continues to reject Tehran's claims.

07/30/2026

Saudi Arabia is on high alert after King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh temporarily suspended operations following reports of multiple explosions near the Saudi capital. While authorities have not confirmed the cause of the disruption, the airport's runway was temporarily closed under an official NOTAM, raising questions amid escalating regional tensions. The developments come as the United States and Iran exchange military strikes and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement continues its campaign against Saudi-linked targets in the Red Sea. RT News also reported commercial aircraft circling Riyadh and explosions in Iraq, though these claims have not been independently confirmed.

07/29/2026

Ukraine is facing fresh diplomatic pressure after Iran accused Kyiv of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea. Acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke directly with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, insisting the incident was unintentional and reaffirming that Ukraine's military operations are aimed solely at countering Russian aggression. Tehran said it does not seek escalation but warned that attacks on Iranian citizens or interests are unacceptable and demanded restitution for the losses. The exchange highlights growing geopolitical tensions as Ukraine seeks to prevent another international crisis while continuing its war against Russia.

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