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Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey after credible Iran assassination threat
Trump secretly left Turkey on a military jet after an Iranian assassination threat as Air Force One flew as a decoy with reporters aboard.
UAE says Iranian missile hit ADNOC-linked vessel as Strait of Hormuz deal hangs in balance
The United Arab Emirates says an Iranian missile targeted an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on August 8, even as Iran and Oman move closer to a shipping agreement that Washington hopes could reopen the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan set to sign joint defence pact as Gulf war risks widen
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are expected to sign a joint defence agreement in the kingdom on August 7, as Riyadh confronts Houthi attacks, Iranian warnings and fears of coordinated strikes on Gulf infrastructure.
Houthi missile and drone attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni troops as 2022 truce unravels
Coordinated Houthi attacks on government military camps in Marib and Hadramout have killed at least 30 soldiers and wounded more than 50, raising fears that Yemen’s long-simmering civil war is returning to major frontline combat.
Iran wants cargo-based fees as Oman negotiates new Strait of Hormuz system
Iran may gain control over inbound Hormuz traffic. The unresolved fight over inspections and fees could reshape Gulf energy security.
US missile stockpiles face dangerous strain as Iran war drains critical air defenses
US missile inventories face mounting strain as the Iran war consumes Patriot, THAAD and long-range weapons faster than factories can replace them.
Trump calls Iran talks a last chance, but Tehran says no negotiations are underway
Trump calls Iran talks a last chance, but Tehran says no negotiations exist as disputes over Hormuz and nuclear policy threaten the pause.
Trump cancels planned Iran attack as Hormuz peace framework awaits Tehran’s approval
Donald Trump cancelled an Iran attack, but Tehran has not accepted final terms. Hormuz, nuclear inspections and sanctions remain unresolved.
Cyberattacks hit water systems in seven states as FBI warns of pressure loss and flooding
Cyberattacks hit water utilities in seven states as the FBI warns hackers caused pressure loss, flooding and control-system failures.
US Senate narrowly rejects latest attempt to restrict Donald Trump’s Iran war powers
Congress is increasingly challenging Donald Trump’s Iran campaign, but a one-vote Senate defeat leaves military authority firmly with the White House.