Hezbollah claims drone attack on Israeli airbase in north Hezbollah says it has launched a drone attack on an airbase in northern Israel, describing the strike as a response to recent Israeli operations. In a statement, the group said it targeted the base near Nahariya, adding that it had previously carried out an earlier attack on the same site. Israeli authorities did not immediately comment on the claim.
Gaza genocide death toll rises to 72,628 The Palestinian Health Ministry said on Friday said that the number of Palestinians killed in Israel’s genocide on Gaza has risen to 72,628, with 172,520 wounded since 7 October 2023. Officials said hospitals received nine bodies over the past 24 hours, including newly killed victims and others recovered from rubble, along with 39 wounded people. They added that since the ceasefire on 11 October, at least 846 people have been killed and 2,418 wounded.
Iran warns of renewed clashes if US returns to Hormuz An Iranian military source has said the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is currently “calm” but warned that tensions could quickly escalate if US forces return to the area. Speaking to Tasnim News Agency, the unnamed source said any attempt by the United States to interfere with Iranian vessels could trigger further confrontation. “There is still a possibility of re-entering such conflicts in the region.
Israeli army chief recommends commander who destroyed Gaza university for senior role The Israeli army's chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, has recommended Barak Hiram, a senior commander who was responsible for deadly attacks in Gaza and for Israeli forces firing tank shells at an Israeli home during the 7 October attacks, for the post of military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli newspaper Ynet reported on Thursday that Hiram is one of two candidates being considered to replace Roman Gofman , a close Netanyahu ally who is expected to leave the role after reportedly being appointed the next head of the Mossad intelligence agency. The other candidate is Tal Politis, a senior Israeli Navy officer.
The US has been dragged into war by Israel despite CIA assessments that Tehran was not building a bomb, Joe Kent has said Washington joined Israel's war against Iran despite intelligence assessments that the Islamic Republic was not developing nuclear weapons, US President Donald Trump's former coun
Lebanon seeks to ‘solidify’ ceasefire ahead of Israel talks Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says Beirut will prioritise reinforcing the ceasefire in upcoming negotiations with Israel, warning that continued attacks could shape the agenda. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Salam said ongoing Israeli strikes would force Lebanon to focus first on securing the truce. “If Israeli attacks continue, the first item on the agenda will be solidifying the ceasefire,” he said.
Diplomatic efforts continuing despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent days Middle East crisis – live updates The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said that Washington is expecting a response from Iran on Friday to its proposals for an interim deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, as Iran accused the US of breaching the increasingly fragile ceasefire announced last month. In recent days there have been the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the contested strait of Hormuz since the informal truce began. The rise in violence followed Donald Trump’s announcement – then rapid pause – of a new naval mission aimed at opening the strategic waterway.
Iran warns US over ‘adventurism’ after strikes on vessels Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, has condemned recent US military action against Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning against what he described as escalating behaviour. In a post on X, Baghaei condemned US conduct, cautioning against “adventurism and roguish behaviour”. He also appeared to respond to remarks by US President Donald Trump, saying: “…scheming and naive euphemisms such as ‘a light slap’ would not erase the profound disgrace born of narcissism, greed, reckless miscalculation, and lawless irresponsibility”.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Clashes in the Persian Gulf have been stopped for now but there is a possibility of their resumption if the US causes trouble for the Iranian vessels, a military source told Tasnim.
Israeli army chief recommends commander who destroyed Gaza university for senior role Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 15:50 Barak Hiram, who ordered tank shells to be fired at a home during the 7 October attacks, is recommended for the post of military secretary Brigadier-General Barak Hiram speaks about the 7 October attacks in a video released by the Israeli military on 11 October 2023 (AFP) Off The Israeli army's chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, has recommended Barak Hiram, a senior commander who was responsible for deadly attacks in Gaza and for Israeli forces firing tank shells at an Israeli home during the 7 October attacks, for the post of military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli newspaper Ynet reported on Thursday that Hiram is one of two candidates being considered to replace Roman Gofman , a close Netanyahu ally who is expected to leave the role after reportedly being appointed the next head of the Mossad intelligence agency. The other candidate is Tal Politis, a senior Israeli Navy officer.
Five killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, including child At least five people have been killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, according to the National News Agency. The agency reported that four people, including a child, were killed in an earlier strike on the town of ad-Doueir. In a separate incident, another Israeli attack targeted a motorcycle in the town of Jebchit, killing one person.
Over 2700 killed in Lebanon since 2 March The Lebanese health ministry issued a statement announcing that over 2727 people have been killed and 8438 wounded due to Israeli strikes between 2 March and 7 May. This comes as the Israeli military continues to target and bomb villages in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreement.
One of five missing Iranian sailors found dead after US attack One of five Iranian sailors who were reported missing after a US attack on an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday was found dead, according to a statement by the governor of Minab County reported by Al Jazeera. According to the report, ten sailors were injured in yesterday's attack.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a "reckless military adventure" every time a "diplomatic solution is on the table".
Iran slams US attacks on oil tankers The Iranian Foreign Ministry slammed American attacks on Iranian oil tankers, according to state-run Press TV. Per the report, the minister described American attacks as violations of the ceasefire agreement, and condemned "inflammatory" rhetoric by US officials. The comments come after the US military attacked two Iranian oil tankers near the Port of Jask and the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and Friday, and also attacked coastal infrastructure, according to Press TV.
Israeli strikes kill four in Tyre, Lebanon The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that four citizens were killed and at least eight injured in an Israeli strike in Tyre, in southern Lebanon, Wafa news agency reported. Local media also reported that citizens were killed as the Israeli military targeted surrounding villages and towns. According to Wafa, the Israeli military also issued an urgent evacuation order to residents of Al-Abbasiya, north of Tyre, while continuing its bombing campaigns across southern Lebanon.
War gains, long-term pain: Wall Street's core business at risk due to Iran war Submitted by Ali Jaswal on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:45 Rising oil prices and market volatility have boosted trading profits, but the gains mask threats to long-term growth Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange react as stocks slide on 10 March 2026, due to the war on Iran (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP) Off Wall Street may be profiting from the US and Israeli war on Iran , but short-term gains due to rising oil prices and market volatility are causing a slowdown in dealmaking – threatening its core business, market analysts have told Middle East Eye. Within a few days of the US and Israel starting the conflict, oil prices saw a massive spike , while market volatility lifted trading revenues and energy-linked stocks.
Bets based on alleged leaks by the US officials to their friends are part of a pattern, a California professor has told RT A reported $125 million pocketed by an oil trader from a perfectly timed Iran-linked bet is "only the tip of the iceberg" in what appears to be a pattern of insider trading tied to key developments during the Iran war, Professor Jack Rasmus has told RT.
Bets based on alleged leaks by the US officials to their "friends" are part of a pattern, a California professor has told RT A reported $125 million pocketed by an oil trader from a perfectly timed Iran-linked bet is "only the tip of the iceberg" in what appears to be a pattern of insider trad
Washingtons rhetoric and mixed signals are turning the Iran conflict into a wider test of US power and of global trust in American leadership Peace does not seem to be on the horizon in the Middle East, though genuine de-escalation and a credible movement towards peace is sorely needed in the intere
