Months of war with Iran have sharply depleted U. S. missile stockpiles, CNN reports: - Nearly 80% of critical THAAD interceptors used - About half of Patriot missiles expended - Nearly half of Tomahawk cruise missiles fired The shortages have reportedly influenced Trump's decision to call off further strikes on Iran last weekend.
Eight of the world's largest oil companies, most of them based in Western countries, reported combined profits of nearly $93 billion in the three months through June, as the U. S. -Israel attacks on Iran drove global energy prices sharply higher, according to an analysis by The Guardian.
Israel attacks south Lebanon, despite ongoing peace talks The Israeli army carried out a new bombing in the southern Lebanese town of Haddatha, Bint Jbeil district. The attack is the latest in a series of many have criticised as Israeli violations of continued ceasefire discussions between with the two states.
US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran, suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II. The US has drained its supply of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources who said the US had used "virtually all" of these munitions. These long-range missiles are a critical part of the US’s arsenal, allowing it to accurately target foes from a distance without relying on warplanes that are vulnerable to air defence systems.
Explosions reportedly heard in Yemeni capital of Sanaa Explosions were heard in Yemen's capital of Sanaa, however reports and footage of the incident remain unverified.
Reports of blasts in Dubai Multiple explosions were reported in the industrial area of Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE. Footage shared online shows plumes of smoke rising over the area.
Washington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): The United States said on Tuesday (local time) that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for all commercial vessels despite what it described as 'unwarranted Iranian aggression,' with US Central Command (CENTCOM) stating that American forces have assisted more than 1,000 vessels in safely transiting the strategic waterway over the past three months.
Washington, DC [US], August 5 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday (local time) rejected a media report claiming that the Pentagon's missile defence stockpiles had fallen to dangerously low levels. In a post on X, Hegseth wrote, 'That banner is NOT TRUE, @CNN. Shame on you.
Evening update Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us now, here are the latest developments from across the region: Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern Lebanon's Haddatha as the first day of a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks commence in Rome, expected t
Board of Peace official says Gaza roadmap faces long, difficult process A Board of Peace official told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that efforts are now focused on implementing the Gaza roadmap but “a long and difficult process lies ahead”. “Trump’s plan offers Palestinians a better future without Hamas rule and provides security for Israelis,” the official was reported as saying, adding that few had expected Hamas to accept handing power to a technocratic government and giving up its weapons.
All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.
The news agency has joined the chorus of media and independent assessments indicating Washington's stocks are dangerously low The US military has effectively run out of high-precision land-based tactical missiles due to its campaign against Iran, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The agency's sources appear to confirm reports circulating since April of a crisis in Washington's stockpiles The US military has effectively run out of high-precision land-based tactical missiles due to its campaign against Iran, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern Lebanon’s Haddatha Israeli forces have set off a “huge explosion” in the southern Lebanese town of Haddatha, according to reports from Lebanon’s National News Agency. This comes as the first day of a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks commence in Rome, aimed at advancing a framework agreement under which Israeli forces would withdraw from the areas it is occupying in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah disarms.
Netanyahu says Israeli forces ‘are not withdrawing from the current lines in Gaza’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli troops “are not withdrawing from the current lines in Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed”, in a video posted to Facebook, cited by the Times of Israel. “Trump thinks, and his team thinks, that Hamas can be totally disarmed and Gaza demilitarised - we’re looking into it,” Netanyahu was quoted as saying. “They sent us a draft, we didn’t agree.
Israeli forces raid town south of Bethlehem, fire tear gas at residents Israeli forces raided the town of Beit Fajjar, south of Bethlehem, firing tear gas and sound bombs at residents, Wafa news reported, citing a local source. Troops also raided a commercial stall and damaged the property. No injuries were reported.
US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran, suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II. The US has drained its supply of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources who said the US had used "virtually all" of these munitions. These long-range missiles are a critical part of the US’s arsenal, allowing it to accurately target foes from a distance without relying on warplanes that are vulnerable to air defence systems.
US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 16:37 Military officials have warned President Trump that missile interceptors are also dangerously low A US Army Tactical Missile System fires a missile from an undisclosed location on South Korea's east coast during a live-fire exercise aimed at countering North Korea’s missile testing, on 25 May 2022 (South Korean defence ministry/AFP/Handout) Off The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran , suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II. The US has drained its supply of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources who said the US had used "virtually all" of these munitions. These long-range missiles are a critical part of the US’s arsenal, allowing it to accurately target foes from a distance without relying on warplanes that are vulnerable to air defence systems.
Israel-Lebanon talks have begun in Rome, US State Department says The latest round of US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon have begun on Tuesday in Rome and will continue through Thursday, according to US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott. The discussions will aim to "advance full implementation of the Trilateral Framework, including the pilot zone process, verified disarmament of Hezballah and other Iran-backed security threats, redeployment of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, and laying the ground for a comprehensive peace and security agreement," Pigott wrote in a post on X. Building directly on the momentum from President Trump's meeting with President Aoun, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the successful launch of the first pilot zones in southern Lebanon, the latest U.
Indian vessel sinks after being hit by projectile near Yemeni waters The Indian shipping minister reported that an Indian vessel was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters on Tuesday, causing the ship to capsize and sink, according to Reuters. The minister added that all 14 seafarers onboard, including 13 Indian nationals, were safely rescued by the Yemeni coast guard and brought to the port of Mokha.
