US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a stark warning to Iran over nuclear weapons, signalling that President Donald Trump has military options ready as US forces mass in the Middle East. Rising tensions, Iranian defiance and global fears of a wider war now dominate the geopolitical landscape.
Donald Trump says another “beautiful armada” is sailing toward Iran as US military pressure mounts across the Middle East. While warning of force, Trump insists Tehran wants a deal, even as Iran, Gulf states and militias brace for possible escalation.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, pledging that an attack on one will be treated as aggression against both. India has said it will “study the implications” of this pact for national and regional security.
At an emergency Doha summit, Arab and Islamic leaders condemned Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty. The GCC pledged to activate a joint defence mechanism as tensions escalate, while the U.S. and Israel face mounting pressure over regional stability.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Israel after the controversial Israeli strike on Qatar. His visit aims to address the Gaza war, the release of hostages, fallout with Qatar, and Israel’s West Bank annexation plans as tensions mount ahead of the UN General Assembly.
Hamas confirmed its leadership survived an unprecedented Israeli assassination attempt in Doha that killed at least six people, including relatives of top officials. Qatar and global leaders condemned the strike as a violation of sovereignty, raising fears of a setback to ceasefire talks in Gaza.
Israel’s military strikes in Syria aim to protect the Druze minority in Sweida amid growing violence. But are these humanitarian moves or strategic maneuvers in the broader Israel-Syria conflict?
Unidentified drone attacks hit Iraq’s Taji military base near Baghdad amid ongoing tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel. Ceasefire efforts remain uncertain as hostilities escalate in the region.
President Donald Trump mediates a surprise ceasefire between Iran and Israel after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliatory missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Is the war truly over?
Trump’s June 22 airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites have triggered a fierce war powers debate. With 47 lawmakers backing a resolution to curb presidential authority, Congress faces a critical constitutional test.