Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates agreed to expand defense cooperation as Iran intensifies drone and missile attacks in the Gulf. Kyiv is offering its anti-drone expertise while seeking additional air defense support for its war effort.

Twelve American troops were wounded in an Iranian missile and drone strike on a base in Saudi Arabia. The attack damaged refueling aircraft as the regional conflict continues to escalate.

Iran confirmed it targeted a United States-linked logistics vessel near Oman's port of Salalah, escalating tensions in a vital global shipping corridor. The strike heightens fears of disruption to oil supplies and international trade as the conflict widens into key maritime routes.

Lebanese media say an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed two journalists affiliated with Hezbollah. There was no immediate response from the Israeli military.

The United States aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford has arrived in Croatia for repairs after a fire injured sailors during its Red Sea deployment. The vessel will also host officials to highlight ties between the two countries.

The article warns that any future fuel restrictions would meet deep public scepticism after the pandemic years. It argues the Albanese government risks political damage if it reassures voters now but later imposes conservation measures.

Iran waited weeks before encouraging Yemen's Houthis to strike, aiming to maximize regional pressure on Israel and the United States. The move opens a potential Red Sea front and advances Tehran's broader strategy of encircling its adversaries across multiple theaters.

Israel is conserving its most advanced missile interceptors as ongoing Iranian attacks strain military stockpiles. The shift to upgraded but less capable systems follows weeks of sustained missile and drone barrages.

Iran said it destroyed a Ukrainian anti-drone system depot in Dubai that it claimed was assisting United States forces. The announcement came as Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates agreed to expand defense cooperation.

Russian shadow fleet tankers passed through the English Channel despite new British powers to seize sanctioned ships. While some vessels diverted, others continued unchallenged, highlighting legal and military tensions over efforts to curb Russia’s oil revenues.

Iran's president told Pakistan's prime minister that trust is vital for mediation over the Middle East conflict. Pakistan will host regional foreign ministers as it steps up efforts to help de-escalate tensions and facilitate dialogue.

Leaked messages reveal Green Party activists using anti Jewish language and sharing conspiracy theories ahead of a key party vote on Zionism. Jewish members and advocacy groups have condemned the comments and called for action.