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.
Hamas confirms death of newly appointed military chief In a statement delivered on Wednesday, Hamas officially confirmed the death of Mohammad Odeh, the head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, after being targeted by an Israeli attack. The strike hit a residential building in al-Rimal neighbourhood, west of Gaza City, on Tuesday night. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said earlier on Wednesday that the Israeli attack had killed Odeh, along with his wife and three children.
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians and Lebanese preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha Submitted by Hannah. Smith on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:47 Social media reacts as dozens killed in Lebanon and Gaza after Israeli bombardment ahead of Islamic holiday A Palestinian man inspects the rubble of a residential building following an overnight Israeli air strike in Gaza City on 27 May 2026 (Mahmoud Issa/Reuters) Off As families went out shopping to prepare for the festival of Eid al-Adha in the streets of Gaza City on Tuesday night, they were met with Israeli bombs. Air strikes targeted a residential building in al-Rimal neighbourhood, killing at least six and wounding 20 others, a source at al-Shifa hospital told Al Jazeera .
Israeli army issues more forced displacement threats in Lebanon, attacks intensify Lebanon’s National News Agency has reported an onset of new Israeli attacks and forced displacement orders on areas in southern and eastern Lebanon. It reported air raids hit towns in the Bekaa Valley in the east of the country, as well as villages in southern Lebanon, including the town of Tuffahta and Arki, and issued evacuation orders for several more towns. This comes in addition to the wave of strikes carried out across the last 24 hours in what the Lebanese Health Ministry has described as “massacres”.
One of heaviest days of bombing in weeks complicates US talks with Iran, which insists any peace deal must mean end of attacks on Lebanon Middle East crisis – live updates Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes against Lebanon on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, as the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said his military was escalating its offensive against Hezbollah. A ceasefire brokered by the US last month between Israel and the militant Islamist movement now appears close to total collapse, complicating negotiations to bring a definitive end to the war with Iran. Continue reading...
Moscow has warned diplomatic missions in the Ukrainian capital of systematic strikes on military-linked sites and urged evacuation The US has declined to condemn Russia over its warning about upcoming strikes on military-linked sites in Kiev in retaliation for Ukraine's deadly attack on a school dormitory in Starobelsk.
Moscow has warned diplomatic missions in the Ukrainian capital of systematic strikes on military-linked sites and urged evacuation The US has declined to condemn Russia over its warning about upcoming strikes on military-linked sites in Kiev in retaliation for Ukraine's deadly attack on a school dormitory in Starobelsk.
Iranians started to reconnect to the global internet after the government began lifting a monthslong shutdown, an official said on Tuesday.
Israel has intensified its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in recent days, striking targets across Lebanon.
Iran says draft of US deal would reopen Hormuz, end naval blockade Tehran has received a draft of the initial unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the US, Iranian state TV reported on Wednesday. According to the report, Washington has agreed to withdraw its military forces from the vicinity of Iran and lift its naval blockade in exchange for Tehran restoring commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within one month. Military vessels are not included in the agreement, Iranian state TV said, adding that traffic management and shipping routes through the strait would be overseen by Iran in coordination with Oman.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for deeper solidarity and cooperation among Muslim nations in messages sent to his counterparts across the Islamic world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.
