Abu Dhabi presents itself as neutral, but its taking step after step towards becoming a party in the conflict After February 28, 2026, relations between the United Arab Emirates and Iran entered a new phase of escalation, one in which the old formula of cautious pragmatism effectively stopped working.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israel has intensified its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in recent days, striking targets across Lebanon.
"Tehran believes the United States often uses negotiations as a tool to manage conflict rather than genuinely resolve it. Any military escalation reinforces Iranian concerns that Washington could once again violate or withdraw from future agreements, as it previously did with the nuclear deal," al-Dajani said. CAIRO, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Although a ceasefire is in place, U.
