Israeli army says it is striking Hezbollah command centres in Tyre In a statement posted on Telegram, the Israeli military said it is carrying out strikes against Hezbollah command centres in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre. The announcement came after Israel issued evacuation orders for parts of the city ahead of the attacks.
Replenishing key US weapons used against Iran could take over 3 years Heavy use of key US weapons systems during the war on Iran is raising concerns about whether American forces would have enough firepower in a future conflict with China. The systems include Tomahawk cruise missiles, which strike deep inside enemy territory, along with Patriot and THAAD interceptors used to defend against missiles and drones. “The depleted inventories have created a window of vulnerability for a potential Western Pacific conflict,” the Center for Strategic and International Studies said in a report released on Wednesday that also considered Trump’s proposed $1.
Tehran [Iran], May 27 (ANI): As tensions in the Middle East approach a critical juncture, reports have surfaced regarding a draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.
Tehran [Iran], May 27 (ANI): As tensions in the Middle East approach a critical juncture, reports have surfaced regarding a draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.
Israel's colonisation of south Lebanon is already under way Submitted by Paul Khalifeh on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:44 Israeli ministers are openly calling for annexation while settlers enter Lebanese villages, yet certain Lebanese politicians and media outlets continue to deny the threat Residents of southern Lebanese villages protest in Martyrs' Square, Beirut, Lebanon, on 30 April 2026, against the destruction of their villages and restrictions on returning imposed by the Israeli army (STR/NurPhoto/Reuters) Off Despite official Israeli denials and the refusal of some Lebanese to acknowledge the reality, the colonisation of south Lebanon is neither a myth nor a fantasy. It is a concrete and structured project. On 14 May, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir revealed that Israel had a "settlement plan for Lebanon".
Iran says operation of Hormuz passage will be ‘completely different’ to pre-war Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said that “the conditions and procedures for passing through the Strait of Hormuz will be completely different from the conditions before the conflict over Iran began,” in comments carried by Iran’s Mehr news agency on Wednesday. He added Iran and Oman are currently negotiating how the passage will be managed.
Strike hits Lebanon’s Tyre city An air strike has hit an area near south Lebanon’s Tyre city following Israel’s forced displacement order issued earlier on Wednesday, AFP reports.
White House says Iran report on draft deal ‘complete fabrication’ The White House said on Wednesday that the report from Iranian state TV describing a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran was “not true” and “a complete fabrication”. Iranian media reported earlier on Wednesday that the US draft proposal included an offer for Iran to allow commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to return to pre-war levels in exchange for the US ending its naval blockade and withdrawing troops from the vicinity of Iran. This report from Iranian controlled media is not true and the MOU they “released” is a complete fabrication.
UN raises concern about pattern of Israel killing Gazans near armistice line About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since the beginning of the ceasefire were near the military’s so-called “buffer zone”, raising concerns that troops are shooting at civilians approaching the area, which would constitute “unlawful killings and thus war crimes”, according to the UN human rights office. “Civilians do not appear to have posed any risk to the life of the Israeli military, including some cases in which they appear to have been shot while carrying out daily activities or having approached or crossed Israel’s so-called yellow line,” said Ajith Sunghay, head of the U. N.
For 88 days, millions of Iranians lived in digital darkness after the authorities imposed a nationwide Internet shutdown following the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel. But the end of one of the worlds longest-ever Internet blackouts offered scant consolation for many Iranians who reconnected to the same heavily filtered and state-controlled network after nearly three months.
For 88 days, millions of Iranians lived in digital darkness after the authorities imposed a nationwide Internet shutdown following the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel. But the end of one of the worlds longest-ever Internet blackouts offered scant consolation for many Iranians who reconnected to the same heavily filtered and state-controlled network after nearly three months.
At least one killed in accident at Iran’s largest petrochemical complex At least one person was killed and two others injured at Iran’s largest petrochemical facility in Asaluyeh on the Gulf coast, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday, without specifying the cause of the incident.
Seoul [South Korea], May 27 (ANI): South Korea's Foreign Ministry has stated that an Iranian-made antiship missile was 'highly likely' used in an attack earlier this month on the HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz. The targeted vessel is operated by the prominent South Korean shipping company HMM.
Seoul [South Korea], May 27 (ANI): South Korea's Foreign Ministry has stated that an Iranian-made antiship missile was 'highly likely' used in an attack earlier this month on the HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz. The targeted vessel is operated by the prominent South Korean shipping company HMM.
Israeli army says ‘explosive drone’ identified in northern Israel The Israeli military has reported the impacts of “several explosive drones” in Israel's northern region, following the activation of sirens in the area. Meanwhile, the army added that warning alerts caused by a possible aircraft infiltration are ongoing in the Shomera area.
Fire breaks out in airport near Tehran Iran’s Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday that a fire has broken out in an administrative building at Imam Khomeini Airport, near the capital city of Tehran. The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed.
IRGC says 23 vessels crossed Hormuz in last 24 hours, US claims it 'redirected' 109 ships since blockade began Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy reported on Wednesday that a total of 23 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz with its permission in the last 24 hours, according to Iranian media. This follows earlier reports from the IRGC that 25 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in coordination with its navy and after receiving Tehran's permission. Meanwhile, US Central Command posted on X that it has "redirected" 109 commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea to enforce President Trump's blockade of ships travelling to and from Iranian ports since it began on 13 April.
Defected Sudanese RSF commander Savannah performs Hajj in Mecca Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 12:21 Ali Rizqallah appears among pilgrims days after leaving paramilitary group accused of waging genocide in Darfur Ali Rizqallah, known by the nom de guerre Savannah, films himself during the Hajj pilgrimage earlier this week (Screengrab) Off A senior commander who recently defected from Sudan 's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has filmed himself performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, less than three weeks after publicly breaking with the paramilitary group accused of genocide in Darfur. Footage circulated by Al Jazeera on Tuesday appears to show Ali Rizqallah - widely known by his nom de guerre Savannah - at the Kaaba, pressing his hands against its black kiswa covering and making supplications for Sudan as fellow pilgrims circle Islam's holiest site behind him. "O Allah, grant victory to our forces, unite our ranks, stop the bloodshed, end the war, lift this affliction, and bring Your might against every tyrant," he is heard saying.
Israeli issues another forced evacuation order for Lebanon’s Tyre city The Israeli military has issued a further warning to residents in Lebanon’s city of Tyre and surrounding neighbourhoods to evacuate their homes ahead of new strikes. The message, delivered on X by the Israeli army’s Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee, ordered residents to “evacuate your homes immediately… and move north of the Zehrani River”. This comes on top of earlier evacuation warnings in areas across southern and eastern Lebanon, as Israeli troops prepare to advance beyond the “Yellow Line” and continue strikes on Lebanese towns in violation of the ceasefire agreement.
After three months, the fallout of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is spreading, with developing countries bearing the brunt of the shortfall.
