Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited troops in southern Lebanon near Beaufort Castle and said Israel would continue operations against Hezbollah, warning that any threats or violations would be met with immediate action.
A cargo vessel reported an attack near Yemen’s Hodeidah port, according to UK maritime authorities, while at least 14 pro-government soldiers were killed in separate clashes with Houthi forces in the country’s west. The incidents come amid escalating tensions in the region involving Houthi threats and counterclaims by Yemeni authorities.
Speaking at the 250th anniversary celebration of American independence, President Donald Trump praised U.S. military strength, highlighted his administration's domestic agenda, and pointed to U.S. actions against Iran and Venezuela as examples of American power. He concluded by declaring that the country is entering "America's Golden Age."
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have threatened to target Saudi airports and other critical infrastructure, warning of retaliation if they say Saudi Arabia continues violating Yemeni airspace. The warning came after the Houthis claimed Saudi fighter jets attempted to prevent an Iranian passenger plane from landing in Sanaa.
Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian energy infrastructure and port facilities in Saint Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region overnight, local authorities said. The governor of Saint Petersburg said the city was hit in a large-scale drone attack, with an oil terminal also targeted, though no casualties were reported. In the Leningrad region, officials said the port of Vysotsk—used for oil, grain, coal, and LNG exports—was also struck, while 72 drones were shot down. Ukraine has ste
National mourning ceremonies continue in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family killed in an airstrike during the early phase of the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Large crowds gathered at the Grand Mosalla Mosque, where the coffins are being displayed for public viewing and the ceremony is being broadcast live on state television. Iranian media say Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend the funeral amid reports citing security concerns.
Satellite imagery released by Planet Labs shows extensive damage across multiple military installations in Iran, including facilities in Bushehr and Isfahan, with analysts reporting severe destruction of several strategic sites such as ammunition depots, hangars, and missile-related infrastructure.
Iran’s military warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz would receive a “decisive and immediate response,” saying vessels must follow designated Iranian navigation routes or risk facing a swift and severe reaction.
Russia launched a major overnight wave of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least 20 people and injuring around 100, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks, involving ballistic and cruise missiles alongside combat drones, caused widespread damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, while rescue operations continued in several districts of the city.
