Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S.
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.
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How Iran and Ukraine are strategically sinking their rivals at sea
How Iran and Ukraine are strategically sinking their rivals at sea Submitted by Omar Ashour on Mon, 07/06/2026 - 20:54 Through a combination of tactics, both countries have managed to keep superior fleets at bay, dealing significant blows to the US and Russia Images released by Ukrainian authorities in November 2025 show what they say are sea drone attacks on oil tankers in the Black Sea (Security Service of Ukraine/AFP) Off The Iran war may be fought primarily remotely via the air, but its strategic outcome is increasingly being decided at sea. The latest strikes and counterstrikes have clarified rather than altered that central fact. Washington may escalate through a ground intervention, wider attacks on Iran’s critical infrastructure, or a strike against the deeply buried nuclear-linked complex at Pickaxe Mountain in Isfahan province.
Lebanese parliament speaker condemns Israeli 'massacre'
Lebanese parliament speaker condemns Israeli 'massacre' The death toll from the Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon has risen to 11, with 19 wounded, the Lebanese health ministry has said. The speaker of the Lebanese parliament, Nabih Berri, called Israel's attacks a "massacre" and said Israel was waging a "war aimed at extermination". Hezbollah accused Israel of an "act of aggressive escalation" and targeting civilians, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed to "escalate the war in order to bolster his domestic political standing, serve his electoral goals and appease the far right".
Deadly Israeli strikes kill nine in southern Lebanon as tensions escalate
Deadly Israeli strikes kill nine in southern Lebanon as tensions escalate Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 08/15/2026 - 13:49 Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says civilians killed in the town of Ansar were 'not military infrastructure' A man watches as heavy machinery, first responders and residents search the site of an Israeli air strike in Deir al-Zahrani, southern Lebanon, on 15 August 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP) Off At least nine people were killed and more than a dozen wounded after Israeli air strikes hit several towns and villages in southern Lebanon early Saturday, state media reported. Lebanon's National News Agency reported that an Israeli strike hit a house on the outskirts of Ansar in the Nabatieh district, killing seven people and wounding others. Another strike in Deir al-Zahrani killed at least two people and wounded several others, as the Israeli military intensified attacks across the Nabatieh region before dawn, according to local media reports .
Deadly Israeli strikes kill nine in southern Lebanon as tensions escalate
Deadly Israeli strikes kill nine in southern Lebanon as tensions escalate Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 08/15/2026 - 13:49 Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says civilians killed in the town of Ansar were 'not military infrastructure' A man watches as heavy machinery, first responders and residents search the site of an Israeli air strike in Deir al-Zahrani, southern Lebanon, on 15 August 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP) Off At least nine people were killed and more than a dozen wounded after Israeli air strikes hit several towns and villages in southern Lebanon early Saturday, state media reported. Lebanon's National News Agency reported that an Israeli strike hit a house on the outskirts of Ansar in the Nabatieh district, killing seven people and wounding others. Another strike in Deir al-Zahrani killed at least two people and wounded several others, as the Israeli military intensified attacks across the Nabatieh region before dawn, according to local media reports .
Israeli Regime’s Blockade Leaves 22 Gaza Oxygen Stations Out of Service
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 22 of the Gaza Strip’s 34 oxygen stations have been forced out of service amid the Israeli regime’s blockade and a severe shortage of spare parts, the Palestinian Health Ministry warned Saturday, saying the remaining facilities are also at risk of shutting down.
Iran Seeks ICRC Probe into Fate of 3 Pilots ‘Held Captive’ in Qatar
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has for the first time publicly said that three Air Force pilots who went missing after a March 2 strike on a US military base in Qatar were captured alive by Qatari forces, with a military official urging the ICRC to investigate their condition and press for their release.
Israeli drone strike injures three in central Gaza
Israeli drone strike injures three in central Gaza An Israeli drone strike on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza has injured three Palestinians, one of whom is in critical condition, according to the Wafa news agency. All three were taken to al-Aqsa hospital.
Israeli Regime Attacks Kill 9 Lebanese in South (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli regime airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed nine Lebanese citizens, including three children and two women, and wounded nine others, as the regime continued attacks on civilian areas in the region.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9, Health Officials Say
The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
Oxygen stations operating beyond capacity in Gaza
Oxygen stations operating beyond capacity in Gaza Gaza's health ministry has announced that the enclave's oxygen stations are operating beyond maximum capacity because Israel is preventing essential supplies from entering. The ministry said only 12 of 34 oxygen stations remain operational, while just four of 30 oxygen cylinders are still functioning. "The availability of oxygen is not a medical luxury, but is the lifeline for many vital and life-saving departments," the ministry warned.
Israeli attacks kill nine people in southern Lebanon
Israeli attacks kill nine people in southern Lebanon The Israeli military has killed two people and injured nine in an attack on Deir ez-Zahrani, a village in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Earlier, Israeli warplanes killed seven people in a strike on a house on the outskirts of Ansar village in southern Lebanon, local media reported. The Israeli military confirmed it launched new attacks in southern Lebanon earlier today.
UAE strongly condemns targeting of ADNOC vessel while transiting Strait of Hormuz
ABU DHABI, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the hostile Iranian attack that targeted a vessel affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported.
Six Lebanese Killed in Israeli Regime’s Strikes on Southern Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least six Lebanese citizens were killed in three Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Saturday, according to Lebanese news sources and the Civil Defense in southern Lebanon.
Five years of Taliban rule: A state has survived, but at what cost?
Five years of Taliban rule: A state has survived, but at what cost? Submitted by Zia Ur Rehman on Thu, 08/13/2026 - 18:03 Economic despair, social repression, and regional friction have preserved Afghanistan as an enduring catalyst for crises A security personnel stands guard next to a mural depicting the Taliban flag, along a street in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's takeover of the country, on 12 August 2026 (Aimal Zahir/AFP) Off Five years after the Taliban’s return to power on 15 August 2021, Afghanistan has transformed from a chaotic battlefield into a functioning but deeply authoritarian state. Foreign troops are gone, and fragmented opponents have failed to mount a significant challenge to Kabul’s centralised control.
Qatar Denies Detaining Iranian Pilots After Iran Accuses Doha
New posts 21:24 Qatar Denies Detaining Iranian Pilots After Iran Accuses Doha Qatar denied on August 15 that it was holding three Iranian pilots after Tehran accused the country of detaining them after they went down during the early stages of the war in the Middle East.
Israeli forces fire tear gas canisters at Palestinian homes in Ramallah
Israeli forces fire tear gas canisters at Palestinian homes in Ramallah Israeli forces fire tear gas canisters towards Palestinian homes in the village of Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramallah, after locals tried to fend off an attack by Israeli settlers, according to Quds News Network. Israeli occupation forces fire teargas towards Palestinian homes after locals in the village of Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramallah, after locals tried to fend off an attack by Israeli settler militias on the village. pic.
Israeli strike on southern Lebanon kills seven in worst toll since June, state media says
Strike reportedly hit a home on the outskirts of Ansar village and also wounded three others Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike in the country’s south early Saturday killed seven people, the worst toll since deals in June saw a lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The national news agency (NNA) said Israel “escalated its attacks on the south” early Saturday, reporting that “a strike launched by enemy warplanes on a home” on the outskirts of the village of Ansar “killed seven people and wounded three others”. Continue reading...
IRGC Chief Lauds Iranian Forces for Defeating Enemy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Ahmad Vahidi praised the Iranian Armed Forces for their performance during six months of fighting and bringing the most heavily armed military in world history to its knees.
UKMTO says bulk carrier struck in Hormuz
UKMTO says bulk carrier struck in Hormuz A bulk carrier has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. UKMTO said it received a verified report that the projectile hit the vessel’s hull. "The crew is reported safe, no damage assessment has been reported, and environmental impact is unknown at present," the UKMTO wrote on X, advising vessels to transit the area with caution and report any suspicious activity.
