Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon, marking the first Israeli military fatalities since the June ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah. The blast also wounded four soldiers, while Israel said it later carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets after accusing the group of violating the ceasefire.
Excerpt: At least 36 Yemeni soldiers were reportedly killed in missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on military camps in Marib and Hadramawt provinces. The U.S. Mission to Yemen condemned the strikes as "cowardly," while the Houthis claimed they had targeted Saudi-backed forces allegedly preparing for a military operation.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband discussed Iran, security in the Strait of Hormuz, and efforts to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon during talks in Washington. The meeting also covered European security, continued support for Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and efforts toward lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace.
Israeli airstrikes that destroyed a residential building in Gaza City in November 2023 have led to the recovery of 112 bodies from the rubble nearly three years later. Thousands attended a mass funeral on Tuesday, while Gaza authorities said 157 more people are still believed to be buried beneath the debris.
At least five people were killed and 10 injured after a Ukrainian drone strike hit an industrial area on the outskirts of Moscow early Tuesday, Russian officials said. Authorities also reported another drone attack that damaged a warehouse in the Leningrad region, as Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure.
Iran has executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, accusing them of supplying Mossad with information on military and security sites. Human rights groups have again raised concerns over Iran's use of the death penalty, citing alleged due process violations and reliance on forced confessions.
At least seven Palestinians, including two children and a woman, were killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip despite an October 2025 ceasefire. Israel said it targeted suspected Hamas operatives allegedly involved in attacks and planning further operations, while Hamas has not confirmed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that it agreed to fully disarm.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has postponed a proposed military strike on Iran, claiming progress is being made toward a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program. Tehran rejected Trump's assertion that it sought to avoid new attacks, dismissed his comments as "another lie," and warned it would respond forcefully to any future military action.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil have urged American citizens to consider leaving the Middle East or prepare for a possible emergency evacuation, citing rising regional tensions and the risk of sudden security deterioration. The advisory also warns of potential flight disruptions and airspace closures.
