IRGC threatens US bases over Hormuz routes

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to extend confrontation to US bases in the region if Washington continues urging vessels to pass through mined waterways illegally.

Four ships struck in Gulf, three catch fire

The IRGC says its navy has struck four ships involved in oil transfers in the Gulf. Three other vessels caught fire after hitting mines near the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC chief: enemy understands only force

IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi said the enemy understands no language other than that of force and power. Iran maintains strong sea presence with good maturity in drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.

“the enemy understands no language other than that of force and power”

Saudi airport attack kills two, injures eight

Wednesday's attack on King Fahd airport in Dammam killed two people and injured eight others. One Indian national was among those killed, the Indian embassy confirmed.

Egypt condemns Saudi airport attack

Egypt's Foreign Ministry condemned the Dammam attack as a continued violation of international law involving targeting of air traffic, facilities and civilians in an indiscriminate manner.

US activists freed from West Bank detention

Four US civil rights activists detained after olive harvesting in the occupied West Bank have been released. They face fifteen day exclusion orders barring entry to the West Bank.

Turkey hosts foreign ministers on regional crises

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Germany and France in Istanbul on Friday to discuss regional issues.

Meeting agenda covers Hormuz and Yemen

The Istanbul meeting is expected to address the Palestinian issue, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, developments concerning Yemen, and efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war.

Israeli forces arrest Syrian in Quneitra raid

Israeli forces stormed the village of Tarangah in northern Syria's Quneitra governorate and arrested one person. Israel has conducted regular incursions into southern Syria for months.

Houthis rescue Indians from Saudi-targeted yacht

Saudi Arabia targeted an Indian yacht near Zuqar Island in the Red Sea carrying fourteen Indian nationals. Houthi military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the Houthis are rescuing them.

Greece implements sanctions against Iran

The Greek Finance Ministry says it is implementing sanctions against Tehran and backing efforts to combat money laundering and illicit financial activities linked to Iran.

Netanyahu denies Trump halted Iran strike plan

Israel's PM denied a Financial Times report that Trump halted Israeli plans to attack Iran. Netanyahu said Iran is crippled but the regime must be brought down.

“They're crippled. They're on their knees.”

No military solution in sight for Yemen

Brigadier General Ali al-Dahab says Houthi targeting of airports aims to shift confrontation into political arena with no indications of military resolution in Yemen in sight.

Hormuz at maximum danger level, expert warns

Maritime security specialist Alexandru Hudisteanu said the Strait of Hormuz is at fairly maximum level of danger. Rhetoric from both sides is not helping to calm spirits.

“At this point, we are at the fairly maximum level of danger that the Strait of Hormuz can be”

Saudi coalition intercepts drone over Riyadh

Major-General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis, says a drone was intercepted and destroyed over the Saudi capital.

Gaza death toll reaches seventy four thousand

Israel's war on Gaza has killed at least seventy four thousand four hundred ninety eight people and injured one hundred seventy five thousand six hundred sixteen since October two thousand twenty three.

Brent crude hits highest level since May

Brent crude futures reached one hundred twelve dollars fifty five a barrel, the highest level since May. The increase is driven by escalating Middle East tensions and supply concerns.

All sides strategising with elections in mind

Neither the US nor Iran appears interested in current diplomatic track. All sides are strategising with Israeli and US elections in mind, analyst Alexandru Hudisteanu told Al Jazeera.

Trump signals military options after midterms

Trump has signalled he might look into military options especially after November three midterm elections. With positive results, the US could continue the current situation, analyst said.

Iran seizing window to control Hormuz

Authorities in Tehran have taken advantage of a window that President Trump has allowed to try to claim back control of the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security analyst said.