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September 7, 2:26 PM

Iran attacks Kurdish Iranian opposition group in IraqThe attack comes amid numerous reports in Kurdish media that the US is withdrawing from Iraq, including forces in the Kurdistan Region. This includes reports of air defenses being withdrawn.BySETH J. FRANTZMANEnlargeDamaged buildings after, what the security sources say, a drone struck an arms depot in an attack on the headquarters of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in which two fighters were wounded, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in the town of Dekala in Iraq's Kurdistan region March 4, 2026. Damaged buildings after, what the security sources say, a drone struck an arms depot in an attack on the headquarters of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in which two fighters were wounded, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in the town of Dekala in Iraq’s Kurdistan region March 4, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 2:26 PM

Fighting increases in Yemen as Houthis look to al-Mandab Strait as potential pressure pointThe Houthis could still threaten the key Bab al-Mandeb Strait at the entrance to the Red Sea to reduce pressure on Iran. BySETH J. FRANTZMANEnlargeMembers of Houthi security forces sit on a rock at the site of a rally held to commemorate Mawlid, marking the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2026. Members of Houthi security forces sit on a rock at the site of a rally held to commemorate Mawlid, marking the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 2:17 PM

Saudi Aramco’s Jazan oil facilities hit in strikes – reportByREUTERS

September 7, 2:15 PM

Oman evacuated 16 crewmembers from Saudi-owned tanker struck by IranByREUTERS

September 7, 1:33 PM

Netanyahu, Katz direct IDF to target senior PA officials in ‘all-out war’ on West Bank terrorDefense minister orders launch of ‘all-out war against senior Palestinian Authority officials and mechanisms’ • Statement comes after Israeli wounded in stabbing attack near KusraByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMEnlargePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen in the Knesset plenum, December 16, 2024Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen in the Knesset plenum, December 16, 2024(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 12:23 PM

IDF kills terrorist who wounded one in West Bank stabbing attack after hour-long manhuntAccording to KAN News, the terrorist’s phone fell from his pocket while fleeing the scene and has been identified as an individual known to the security establishment.ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMEnlargeIsraeli army soldiers stand near a Palestinian house which was besieged by Israeli settlers in Kusra village in the West Bank August 13, 2026.Israeli army soldiers stand near a Palestinian house which was besieged by Israeli settlers in Kusra village in the West Bank August 13, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/ALI SAWAFTA)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 12:23 PM

Israeli resident charged over ISIS ties, marking fourth in under two weeksThe concentrated run of cases includes two alleged plots to attack Israeli security forces and a former IDF soldier accused of training to join ISIS abroad. BySARAH BEN-NUNEnlargeIsrael Police and IDF readiness drills continue as part of Operations Advancing the Wall and Southern Wind to prepare in case of future Octover 7-style attacks, September 7, 2026.Israel Police and IDF readiness drills continue as part of Operations Advancing the Wall and Southern Wind to prepare in case of future Octover 7-style attacks, September 7, 2026.(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 12:23 PM

Israel on high alert for surprise attack ahead of Rosh Hashanah as threats span multiple frontsIsrael’s defense establishment is maintaining maximum readiness ahead of Rosh Hashanah, amid concerns that Hezbollah, Hamas, or Iran could seek to exploit the holiday period.ByAVI ASHKENAZI EnlargeIDF soldiers train in southern Israel, August 31, 2026.IDF soldiers train in southern Israel, August 31, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 12:23 PM

Iran threatens retaliation if UN nuclear watchdog adopts resolution against TehranHe said that European states are ‘irrational’ for seeking a UN resolution against Iran when ‘imposed-war’ made nuclear facilities inaccessible.ByREUTERSEnlarge Images of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with replicas of missiles seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2026 Images of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with replicas of missiles seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2026(photo credit: Contributor/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 10:45 AM

Iran warns S. Korea that presence in Hormuz would be seen as support for US, have ‘consequences’The foreign ministry said South Korean participation in the Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as support for US “aggression” and would have serious consequences.ByREUTERSEnlargeSouth Korean protesters hold placards during a protest against Trump's request to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz in front of the US embassy in Seoul on March 16, 2026. South Korean protesters hold placards during a protest against Trump’s request to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz in front of the US embassy in Seoul on March 16, 2026. (photo credit: Jung Yeon-je / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >Load More