All articles tagged with #regional conflict
Gulf states report intercepting a new wave of missiles and drones as Iran threatens to widen the conflict, accusing the UAE of harbouring launch sites and prompting U.S. airstrikes on Kharg Island; the incident comes as a Fujairah oil facility is set ablaze, Israel claims missile intercepts over Tel Aviv, and Iran’s defense official Ali Shamkhani is killed in a strike, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
Iran dramatically escalated attacks on Gulf civilian infrastructure, with two-thirds of strikes hitting the UAE, including ships and Dubai’s airport, as US and Israeli airstrikes continue; Tehran warns of a long war and potential global economic fallout from energy-supply disruptions, with oil prices spiking around $100 a barrel. The broader regional violence persists, including Israeli strikes in Lebanon as fighting intensifies.
Bahrain says an Iranian drone damaged a Gulf desalination plant—the first reported attack in the region during the current conflict—while Iran accuses the US of hitting a plant on Qeshm Island, highlighting the Gulf’s heavy reliance on desalinated water. GCC states account for a large share of global desalination capacity, making outages potentially severe for drinking water and agriculture; experts urge regional coordination, diversified and distributed desalination, and shared water reserves to bolster resilience amid ongoing tensions.
Live coverage shows the US-Israel war on Iran entering its second week with cross-border strikes across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states as Iran retaliates and diplomatic mediation surfaces briefly, while casualties rise, evacuations continue, and markets react to the crisis.
Facing Iranian missile and drone attacks that have hit the UAE and other Gulf states, Abu Dhabi is weighing proactive military action against Iran—an unprecedented step—as the war expands, with Iran's strikes totaling 186 missiles (172 intercepted, 13 fell, 1 hit territory) and 812 drones (755 intercepted, 57 hit), leaving casualties and signaling the potential for broader regional escalation.
Iranian drones attacked Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery; the drones were intercepted and the facility paused operations as a precaution. The incident comes amid a wider wave of regional strikes that reportedly targeted locations in Kuwait, the UAE and elsewhere, with reports of a US fighter jet crash in Kuwait and damage to a French base in the UAE, as Iran appears to retaliate for recent regional actions.
The article analyzes Venezuela's weakened military capabilities and potential resistance strategies in response to a possible U.S. military intervention, highlighting the regime's reliance on asymmetric tactics, internal control systems, and urban guerrilla warfare to counter conventional threats.
Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon to promote interfaith coexistence, urging political leaders to be peacemakers, praying for regional peace, and encouraging resilience among Lebanon's diverse religious communities amid ongoing regional conflicts and internal crises.
Two years after Hamas' October 7 attacks, the Gaza war has significantly altered the Middle East, causing massive human suffering, regional destabilization, and shifting geopolitical alliances, with ongoing humanitarian crises and complex peace prospects.
Israel launched a major airstrike on Sanaa, Yemen, targeting Houthi military sites in response to recent escalations, including the use of banned cluster munitions against Israel. The conflict has intensified since October 2023, with Houthis attacking Israel in solidarity with Palestinians, supported by Iran, amidst Yemen's ongoing civil war and regional tensions affecting global trade routes.
Lebanese soldiers died while securing a weapons cache believed to belong to Hizbullah near the Israeli border, marking the deadliest incident since Lebanon's involvement in the regional conflict began in October 2023.
Congo and the M23 rebel group have committed to signing a peace agreement by August 18, following months of mediation in Qatar, amidst ongoing regional tensions and international efforts led by the US to stabilize eastern Congo and attract investment in its mineral-rich resources.
A U.S. envoy expressed satisfaction with Lebanon's response to a proposal to disarm Hezbollah, emphasizing the potential for political and economic reforms in Lebanon amid ongoing regional tensions and conflicts with Israel. The U.S. is prepared to assist Lebanon in its crisis and encourages change, while Hezbollah remains firm on disarmament conditions linked to Israeli withdrawal.
Iran launched a limited missile attack on a US military base in Qatar in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with Iran indicating a desire to de-escalate, while Israel and Iran continue their ongoing conflict, including strikes on Iranian and Israeli targets. The situation remains tense with potential for further escalation.
Major Japanese banks and JPMorgan are considering evacuating staff from the Middle East due to escalating tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with some banks already taking measures such as evacuations and restricting travel to ensure staff safety amid the ongoing conflict.