Recent statements by officials in Tehran and Washington illustrate how public rhetoric has shifted beyond military deterrence toward explicit threats against civilian and energy infrastructure across the Middle East.
RIYADH, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) -- All member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan expressed their unified, joint stance condemning the treacherous aggression launched by Iran and its proxies on their territories, a stance grounded in the successive position
The Yemeni militant group appeared to open a new front in the conflict between its backer, Iran, and the United States, by attacking ships and announcing a blockade on a strategic waterway.
Israeli military, settlers kill five Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank An Israeli strike killed two Palestinians in northern Gaza on Thursday, medics there said, and three others were shot dead in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian authorities and the Israeli military. An Israeli settler killed two Palestinians in the West Bank, while the military shot a third Palestinian in the West Bank, according to the Israeli military. Wafa news agency said Israeli settlers deliberately set fire to agricultural land in Beit Furik and attacked Palestinians as they were attempting to put out the fire.
Kuwait’s army says air defences are intercepting hostile Iranian attacks Kuwait’s air defences are currently confronting 'hostile' missile and drone attacks from Iran, the army said. The army added that any explosion sounds are from interceptions.
Witness footage verified by The New York Times shows the aftermath of the latest attacks on border crossings in the the Middle East as the U. S. and Iran exchanged strikes on Thursday.
President Trump threatened attacks on Houthi militants after the Iranian ally said it had hit two Saudi Arabian-flagged vessels.
Radio warnings in the Red Sea may still be bluster, but Yanbu and the East-West pipeline now sit inside a dangerous new standoff The Ansar Allah movement of Yemen (the Houthis) has announced what it calls a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
Kuwaiti army says it is protecting the ‘homeland’s borders’ The Kuwaiti authorities are taking the necessary measures after the country's border crossing with Iraq was repeatedly attacked by “hostile drones," the army said on Thursday. “The Armed Forces affirm their continued execution of their missions and duties with high efficiency, and their adoption of all necessary measures to protect the homeland’s borders and preserve its security and stability,” Saud Abdulaziz al-Otaibi, the spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, said in a statement posted on X. The attack caused material damage but no casualties.
While a symbolic measure passed the House, the Senate rejected the only resolution that could have tied Trump's hands The US Senate has blocked a resolution that would have forbidden President Donald Trump from waging war against Iran without Congressional approval.
While a symbolic measure passed the House, the Senate rejected the only resolution that could have tied Trumps hands The US Senate has blocked a resolution that would have forbidden President Donald Trump from waging war against Iran without Congressional approval. A similar resolution passed the House of Representatives hours earlier.
IMO chief condemns attacks on shipping in the Red Sea area The head of the International Maritime Organisation on Thursday condemned the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area. Houthis in Yemen attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in a military operation, the group said on Thursday, and a Saudi news agency later confirmed one of the two vessels was ablaze after an assault while sailing in the Red Sea. "I unequivocally condemn the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area," IMO's Arsenio Dominguez said, adding that he is also concerned about the potential pollution from such incidents in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz area.
US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers The US Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorised by Congress. The resolution reflects growing congressional concern, even among President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war. The Senate voted 49 to 47 not to advance the war powers resolution.
UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers Britain said on Thursday its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning over allowing US bombers to fly from UK bases. "Our Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks, whether it's on our soil or from abroad. The UK stands ready 24/7 to defend itself," a government spokesperson said.
Washington, DC [US], July 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that Washington will hold Iran directly accountable if the Houthi movement executes further attacks on maritime vessels.
Kuwait City [Kuwait], July 23 (ANI): Kuwait's Ministry of Defence reported that the Al-Abdali border post, Kuwait's primary northern land crossing with Iraq, was targeted by drones on Thursday afternoon, resulting in physical damage to the facility. According to a statement issued by Defence Ministry spokesperson Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan, the strike caused material destruction but resulted in no casualties.
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Escalation would follow oil passing $100 a barrel again and Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea The US president, Donald Trump, has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive” attack” against Iran, on a scale larger than strikes already witnessed during the months-long conflict with Tehran. Speaking to the Axios news site Trump said: “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before.
Videos verified by The New York Times show border crossings in southern Iraq becoming the latest target in the hostilities in the Middle East.
Israeli drone strike wounds paramedics in southern Lebanon An Israeli drone strike has wounded several paramedics in southern Lebanon, National News Agency (NNA) reported. According to the NNA, the missile struck a Civil Defence vehicle operated by the Islamic Health Authority on the road linking Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Dar al-Mu’allimin, injuring the crew. The agency said the strike took place as Israeli artillery heavily shelled Ali al-Taher hill on the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
