The Gulf nation reportedly feels increasingly abandoned by Washington over the latter's failure to respond to Iranian attacks on its infrastructure The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has carried out covert strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on its infrastructure, the Wall Street Journal reported
Kuwait says it has arrested four IRGC affiliates Kuwait's interior ministry said on Tuesday it had arrested four people it claimed were affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after they attempted to enter the Gulf state by sea. According to the state news agency Kuna, the ministry said that member of Kuwait's armed forces was injured in clashes with the infiltrators.
Israeli army chief warns reserve forces could 'collapse' amid manpower crisis Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:53 Opposition figures have intensified criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over its failure to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews This handout picture released by the Israeli army on 18 May 2024 shows Israeli soldiers during military operations in the Gaza Strip (Israeli army/AFP) Off Israel 's military chief has warned lawmakers that the army's reserve forces could face collapse within months unless the government urgently passes legislation to expand conscription and extend military service, Israeli media reported. In a classified meeting of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee on Monday, Israeli army chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, reportedly urged legislators to move quickly on laws extending mandatory military service to 36 months, increasing recruitment and revising reserve duty regulations. "In January 2027, due to the reduction of mandatory service to 30 months, the IDF [Israeli army] will lose thousands more combat soldiers," Zamir told the committee.
Israel sent Iron Dome battery and air defence personnel to UAE Israel sent an Iron Dome battery and personnel to operate the air defence system to the United Arab Emirates, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday. “Israel just sent Iron dome batteries and personnel to help them operate them. How come?
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The guardians of the Strait of Hormuz have demonstrated that this strait is powerfully controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran, a senior official of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said.
Dubai [UAE], May 12 (ANI): Despite rejecting any military involvement during the recent conflict in West Asia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly carried out covert strikes on Iran, marking a significant escalation in the Gulf monarchy's role in the war, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 12 (ANI): Pakistan seems to have shot itself in the foot after it officially confirmed that it has permitted Iranian military aircraft to utilise its strategic airbases amidst the recent conflict between the US and the Islamic Republic in West Asia.
US president says Tehran’s peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’ and ‘a piece of garbage’ We are restarting our live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran after Donald Trump said the ceasefire was “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s peace proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable”. Referring to the ceasefire in force since 7 April, Trump said: “I would call it the weakest, right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us – I didn’t even finish reading it. Continue reading...
Israel issues new evacuation orders for four south Lebanon towns The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for residents of the southern Lebanese towns and villages of Arzoun, Tayr Debba, Al-Bazouriyah and Al-Hawsh, warning civilians to leave before planned military operations. The orders came as Israel continued attacks in southern Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire arrangement. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli forces destroyed a solar-powered water pumping station in the town of Deir Mimas overlooking the Litani River after explosives planted earlier detonated, causing extensive damage to a facility supplying drinking water.
Trade disputes, Taiwan and Iran war: Can US and China reach a consensus? Submitted by Nelson Wong on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 15:31 When Trump and his team meet their Chinese counterparts this time, the contrasts will be impossible to ignore US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive for talks in Busan, South Korea, on 30 October 2025 (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP) On As US President Donald Trump prepares to touch down in China for his first visit to the country since the start of his second term, the world is once again watching the uneasy dance between the world’s two largest economies. On the surface, the agenda reads like a standard superpower summit: trade, technology, geopolitics and regional security.
Report says UAE carried out secret strikes on Iran, hit refinery on Lavan Island The Wall Street Journal reported that the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out a series of attacks against Iran during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The newspaper said one of the attacks targeted a refinery on Lavan Island in early April, causing a large fire and shutting the facility down around the time President Donald Trump was preparing to announce a ceasefire. According to the report, Iran later responded by launching ballistic missiles and drones at the UAE and Kuwait, while one source said Washington quietly welcomed Abu Dhabi’s involvement.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appears increasingly uncertain after Donald Trump described it as being “on life support” and rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as “totally unacceptable”. Iran says Washington is making unreasonable demands and warns it is prepared to respond to any new aggression. At the same time, Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue, oil prices are climbing again and global concerns over the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying.
Washington DC [US], May 12 (ANI): Pakistan has currently found itself in a whirlwind of trouble after reports suggested its assistance to Iran during the recent conflict in West Asia, raising questions over its neutrality as a mediator in the negotiation process between the US and Iran aimed at achieving a complete end to hostilities.
Yemen: The rise of Saudi-backed Salafi commanders Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 10:46 Having played a key role in the conflict against the Houthis and separatists in southern governorates, Salafis now hold significant positions as military leaders in Yemen Fighters said to be backed by the Saudi-led coalition drive through the streets of the port city of Aden on 8 January 2026, the day after it was announced that Yemen's separatist leader had fled to the United Arab Emirates (AFP/file photo) Off With his long beard and traditional Yemeni attire, wearing a mawaz (a sarong-like garment worn by men), Gawed, 43, used to travel between mosques in Lahj governorate, proselytising and teaching people about his interpretation of Islam. The purpose of his work was to encourage Yemenis to follow religious guidance that remained strictly detached from politics. This was the approach he learned from Salafi leaders like Muqbil al-Wadi'i, who was educated in Saudi Arabia before establishing the Salafi centre in Dammaj, Saada, in the 1980s.
Israeli parliament passes bill allowing death penalty over 7 October attacks The Israeli Knesset has passed legislation establishing a special military court to prosecute Palestinians accused of involvement in the attacks on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, according to The Times of Israel. The report said the bill, supported by both government and opposition lawmakers, allows for the death penalty in certain cases and permits the court to modify standard rules governing evidence, testimony and legal procedures. According to the report, roughly 300 Palestinians arrested by Israeli forces after the attack remain in detention.
WSJ: US has not achieved any strategic goal in Iran war The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources, that the administration of US President Donald Trump has achieved tactical gains in the conflict with Iran but has not yet secured any strategic objective. According to the report, major disagreements remain between Washington and Tehran over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz. The report added that significant gaps also persist regarding the type of restrictions Iran would be willing to accept on its nuclear programme.
Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
Israeli air strike kills six in southern Lebanon An Israeli air strike on an inhabited house in the town of Kafr Dunin in southern Lebanon killed six people and wounded seven others overnight, according to the country’s National News Agency. The injured were transferred to hospitals in Tyre for treatment as rescue efforts continued. Separately, the National News Agency reported that Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the towns of al-Mansouri and Majdal Zun at dawn.
Trump weighs renewed military pressure on Iran, US media says US President Donald Trump is increasingly considering renewed military action against Iran as part of efforts to secure concessions over Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to reports from Axios and other US media outlets. Trump is expected to meet his national security team on Tuesday to discuss “maximum pressure” options against Iran, amid growing frustration within the administration over stalled negotiations and the continuing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the reports, US officials believe Trump is likely to postpone any decision on military action until after his planned trip to China later this week, while continuing to use the threat of force as leverage in negotiations.
Washington DC [US], May 12 (ANI): As US President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure over Iran's response to a deal to achieve a complete solution to the conflict in West Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN that the US President is increasingly considering a resumption of Washington's military action against the Islamic Republic as frustration mounts in the Trump Administration.
