Yemen's Houthis say they hit airport in Saudi Arabia Yemen's Houthis said they hit a Saudi target at Najran airport in southern Saudi Arabia, the group announced on Telegram. Saudi Arabia did not confirm the strike.
Crew abandon ship hit in Strait of Hormuz The Minoan Pioneer, sailing under Liberia's flag, has been hit by an unknown projectile close to Oman’s coast while travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The crew abandoned the vessel and one seafarer is reported missing, maritime security sources said. British maritime security firm Vanguard said: "The projectile reportedly struck the engine room, while a fire broke out in the accommodation area.
Saudi Aramco's profits soar 44 percent as war boosts oil prices Oil company Saudi Aramco reported a 44 percent surge in net profits on Tuesday, as the war on Iran sent oil prices soaring. Its net income of 122. 6 billion Saudi riyals ($32.
Israel is not 'testing' its ceasefires. It's violating them Submitted by Barry Malone on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 15:45 As the Israeli military ignores deals in Gaza and Lebanon and continues its industrial-scale killing, the western media turns a blind eye A mourner carries the shrouded body of an infant killed in an overnight Israeli air strike at al-Shifa Hospital, in Gaza City, on 2 August 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) On How many people do you need to kill before you’ve violated a ceasefire? One, surely.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: Iran was set to carry out attacks in Ukraine before Kyiv had issued an apology, a top military adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Monday. According to Mohsen Rezaei, Tehran's armed forces had completed preparations for the strikes before the plan was scrapped. Top military adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Mohsen Rezaei warned the US over its ongoing naval blockade against Iranian ports, saying its forces and vessels would face consequences.
Pezeshkian says Iran not seeking a wider war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a statement that Tehran will continue to defend its borders, but added that they are not seeking an escalation in the war. "We defend our borders, but we do not seek to expand the war," he said during a launch for a medical programme in Iran. "We must try to build a society in these circumstances that the enemy will not covet, will not enter, and will not be able to tear this social complex apart and destroy it," he added.
Israeli forces, settlers launch attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank Settler violence across the West Bank remains ongoing, with reported cases of arson attacks, the assault of Palestinians as well as the destruction of their properties. According to local media, the settler attacks, which occurred under the protection of Israeli forces, included: Settler arson attacks were launched against several homes and vehicles in the villages of Talfit and Jalud, located in southern Nablus. Agricultural lands in the town of Beita, in south east Nablus, were set on fire.
Senior Iranian official says US will 'face serious risks and casualties' if naval blockade continues Top military adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Mohsen Rezaei warned the US over its ongoing naval blockade against Iranian ports, saying its forces and vessels would face consequences. "If the blockade continues, American vessels and forces will face serious risks and casualties," he said in a post on X. "The U.
Report: Pentagon is emailing military experts and asking best way to 'punish' Iran The Trump administration seems to be struggling to figure out how to get out of its self-made Iran quagmire. According to a CNN report on Monday, the US military is now crowdsourcing ideas among military experts for what to do next in order to push Iran into a deal that is to President Donald Trump's liking. "We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran," an email from an officer in US Central Command's (Centcom) intelligence branch read last week, according to the CNN report.
UKMTO says tank struck off Oman's coast A cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) north east of Oman's Al Khasab, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
Iranian plan to attack Ukraine canceled after Kyiv apology Iran was set to carry out attacks in Ukraine before Kyiv had issued an apology, a top military adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Monday. According to Mohsen Rezaei during an interview with state television, Tehran's armed forces had completed preparations for the strikes before the plan was scrapped. The operation came after Ukraine was accused of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea in late July, killing one crew member.
Three Palestinians injured in Israeli raid of eastern Nablus Three Palestinians were wounded on Monday in an attack by the Israeli army to secure a settler raid on Joseph’s tomb in the eastern area of Nablus, Wafa news reported. Wafa reported that Israeli military vehicles, accompanied by a bulldozer, stormed the east of the city, firing ammunition and tear gas at residents. The director of Palestine Red Crescent Society’s emergency centre in Nablus said that ambulance crews treated an 18-year-old young man who was shot in the foot, a 54-year-old refugee camp resident who had been assaulted by soldiers, and a 56-year-old woman injured after falling from a height.
Drone strike on North Darfur court kills at least 35, rights group says Submitted by Victoria Amani Mwaniki Kishoiyian on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 21:29 The attack comes amid heightened Sudanese army drone operations across Darfur Protesters in Warsaw, Poland, hold placards during a protest against the Rapid Support Forces committing mass atrocities in the Darfur region of Sudan, on 8 November 2025 (Neil Milton/Reuters) Off On Sunday, a drone strike, purportedly carried out by the Sudanese army, targeted Sudan's Customary Court in al-Zawiya Ghara, killing at least 35 people and injuring others. All the victims were inside the court building and its immediate surroundings when the attack occurred, according to the Emergency Lawyers Group , which monitors violence against civilians in Sudan. Al-Zawiya Ghara is one of many villages in North Darfur state controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israel over Gaza ceasefire violations Qatar, Egypt and Turkey released a statement on Monday criticising Israel for the intensifiation of its strikes on Gaza which have killed several people since the ceasefire was announced, calling them "a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law". The three counties, which are involved in mediating the truce in Gaza, said they strongly condemned the "ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of health facilities and infrastructure, and the casualties among civilians, including women and children.
Arab League chief condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza as an attempt to 'sabotage' ceasefire The Arab League secretary general has strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza and accused them of attempting to sabotage the ceasefire agreement in a statement on Monday. Nabil Fahmy said the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and the ongoing attacks in the occupied West Bank reflected “a clear Israeli attempt to sabotage the roadmap” announced on Friday to secure an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave as part of the second stage of the ceasefire. “The secretary-general of the League stressed the need to hold Israel fully responsible for its violations against the Palestinians and its blatant attempts to thwart mediation efforts, emphasising that Israel should not be allowed to achieve its goals of extending and expanding the occupation in Gaza in implementation of clear and exposed internal agendas adopted by the occupation leaders and their symbols,” he added.
Two Palestinians killed in Israeli strike southwest of Gaza City An Israeli strike on a civilian car southwest of Gaza City killed two Palestinians and injured several others on Monday night. Wafa news reported that an Israeli drone fired a missile at a civilian vehicle on the coastal road near the Martyr Khalil al-Wazir Mosque in the Sheikh Ajleen neighbourhood.
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian land south of Nablus Israeli settlers carried out attacks on Palestinians in an area south of Nablus on Monday night, setting fire to agricultural land in the town of Beita and attacking Palestinian vehicles with stones near the village of Burin. Local sources told Wafa news that several settlers attacked residents and their property under the protection of the Israeli army.
Pentagon is emailing military experts and asking best way to 'punish' Iran: Report The Trump administration seems to be struggling to figure out how to get out of its self-made Iran quagmire. According to a CNN report on Monday, the US military is now crowdsourcing ideas among military experts for what to do next in order to push Iran into a deal that is to President Donald Trump's liking. "We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran," an email from an officer in US Central Command's (Centcom) intelligence branch read last week, according to the CNN report.
Pentagon is emailing military experts and asking best way to 'punish' Iran: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 18:47 Is the Trump administration's strategy hinging on crowdsourcing ideas? The Pentagon, which houses the US Department of War, is seen from above in Arlington, Virginia, on 3 March 2022 (Joshua Roberts/Reuters) Off The Trump administration seems to be struggling to figure out how to get out of its self-made Iran quagmire. According to a CNN report on Monday, the US military is now crowdsourcing ideas among military experts for what to do next in order to push Iran into a deal that is to President Donald Trump's liking.
Israel pitched advanced drones to UAE, leaked emails reveal: Report The UAE secretly pushed for the sale of Israeli drones by Elbit Systems following an attack on Abu Dhabi by Yemen’s Houthis in 2022, according to leaked emails reported by Haaretz and Drop Site News. Emails dating from 2021 through early 2023 reveal that Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest defence contractor, had already begun discussing the sale of Hermes 900 drones, SkyEye wide-area surveillance sensors, ground control equipment, training, and logistical support. The sale was described as “urgent” after the Houthis in Yemen launched a missile and drone attack on Abu Dhabi on 17 January 2022.
