Iran Awaits US Response to Strait of Hormuz Peace Proposal
Tehran says its proposal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause regional fighting within seven days, but Washington has…
Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Drone Was Intercepted Near Mecca
Saudi Arabia says its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered restricted airspace; the Houthis…
Ship Strike in Strait of Hormuz Deepens Middle East Shipping Concerns
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and prompting a crew…
UN Says at Least 46,000 Displaced as Fighting Escalates in Southwest Yemen
The International Organization for Migration says renewed fighting in southwest Yemen has displaced at least 46,000 people and the total…
Houthi Forces Reportedly Seize Strategic Mayun Island at Bab el-Mandeb
Yemen’s Houthi movement has reportedly taken Mayun, also known as Perim Island, strengthening its position around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb…
The Makkah Agreement: A Critical Analysis of Risks, Concerns, and Dangers
Saudi Arabia · Turkey · Pakistan — Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, 7 August 2026 Written by: Munir Mengal Executive Summary…
Iran Denies Claims of Imminent U.S. Talks as Hormuz Negotiations Continue via Oman
Iran denies Trump’s claim that U.S.-Iran negotiations to begin today after U.S. strikes called off TEHRAN — Iran on Monday…