Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Laem Chabang, Thailand
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand: The U. S. Navy's aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived at Thailand's Laem Chabang port on September 2 after spending 286 days at sea.
Iran War News
Military and conflict reporting on Iran — strikes, escalation with Israel and the United States, proxy forces across the region, and defence developments — collected from independent English-language outlets.
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Survivors recount US strike on wedding in Iran
Survivors recount US strike on wedding in Iran Maryam and Ziaeddin were meant to spend the most memorable night of their lives surrounded by their loved ones. They had no idea that their wedding would become the darkest moment of their lives and one of the most painful nights of the war for Iranians . On the evening of Tuesday 1 September, around 350 people gathered in Kuhestak, in Sirik county, on the east coast of Iran’s Hormozgan province, for the wedding of Maryam Mallahi and Ziaeddin.
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Iranian town mourns after deadly strike on wedding
Mourning turns to anger as residents of Kuhestak say Baloch communities are being placed in path of conflict People in Kuhestak, a predominantly Baloch city in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, are mourning after a strike on a wedding killed at least four people, including a child, and injured more than 60, according to local authorities. The blast hit at around 9. 30pm on 1 September, turning a night of celebration into one of devastation for the small coastal community, which is on the strait of Hormuz.
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‘There was blood everywhere’: Survivors recount US strike on wedding in Iran
‘There was blood everywhere’: Survivors recount US strike on wedding in Iran Submitted by MEE correspondent on Fri, 09/04/2026 - 10:28 Witnesses describe chaos and devastation as a family celebration instantly turned into a night of mourning A medic runs an ultrasound on an injured child following an overnight strike in Kuhestak, southern Iran, on 2 September 2026 (Morteza Akhondi/Tasnim News/AFP) Off Maryam and Ziaeddin were meant to spend the most memorable night of their lives surrounded by their loved ones. They had no idea that their wedding would become the darkest moment of their lives and one of the most painful nights of the war for Iranians . On the evening of Tuesday 1 September, around 350 people gathered in Kuhestak, in Sirik county, on the east coast of Iran’s Hormozgan province, for the wedding of Maryam Mallahi and Ziaeddin.
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Israeli charged for alleged role in hostile foreign influence campaign
Israeli charged for alleged role in hostile foreign influence campaign Israeli authorities have indicted an Israeli citizen on security offenses for allegedly carrying out activities on behalf of foreign intelligence operatives targeting Israel, the Shin Bet security service and police said on Friday. The man was arrested by the Shin Bet and police and questioned on suspicion of being recruited by foreign intelligence operatives, Haaretz reported. The authorities say the investigation found that he had been involved in a foreign influence operation.
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After renewed US-Iran strikes - how could the conflict end?
Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.
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Israeli shelling causes fire in southern Lebanese town
Israeli shelling causes fire in southern Lebanese town Israeli shelling in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, located in south Lebanon, resulted in a fire, state media reported.
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Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson slams 'long record' of deliberate US attacks on civilians
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson slams 'long record' of deliberate US attacks on civilians Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, on Thursday indicated that Qatar confirmed Iranian attack "were directed towards US military facilities". "The sole exception alleged by Qatar was an attack against a gas facility on 18 March. It should be recalled, however, that the facilities struck that day were serving US military aggression against Iran," he said.
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Israeli police kill Palestinian in East Jerusalem, another shot dead in south Gaza
Israeli police kill Palestinian in East Jerusalem, another shot dead in south Gaza Israeli police shot dead a Palestinian youth early on Friday near Damascus Gate in occupied East Jerusalem, the Wafa news agency reported. Following the incident, Israeli forces deployed heavily around the area and imposed restrictions on Palestinians attempting to enter the Old City. Elsewhere in southern Gaza, one Palestinian was killed and three others were wounded after Israeli troops opened fire at them north of Khan Younis.
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Trump Calls Iran War 'Small Potatoes' And 'Not A Big Thing'
New posts 23:12 US State Department Approves $5B Sale Of Bombs, Equipment To Saudis The US State Department announced the approval of a $5 billion sale of bombs, guidance kits, and other hardware to Persian Gulf ally Saudi Arabia, which has often been the target of attacks by Iran and Tehran-allied Houthi rebels during the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Qatar Confirms Iran’s Strikes Targeted US Military Facilities: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Qatar has officially confirmed to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that Iran’s defensive strikes against US forces stationed in Qatar targeted American military facilities and did not target civilian areas.
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Israeli forces continue to attack southern Lebanon
Israeli forces continue to attack southern Lebanon Israeli attacks remain ongoing in southern Lebanon, with the National News Agency reporting shelling on outskirts of the towns of Beit Leef and Sarbin. Earlier on Friday, Israeli forces also carried out artillery shelling targeting the towns of al-Mansouri, Majdal Zoun and Beit al-Sayyad.
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South Korea weighs options to support Hormuz Strait navigation, including military measures
South Korea weighs options to support Hormuz Strait navigation, including military measures South Korea is reviewing practical options, including possible military measures, for supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a presidential Blue House official said on Friday. The official has denied claims suggesting that Seoul provided no assistance in the matter, saying they were "not true". South Korea-US security talks were also "not currently progressing", the official added.
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US Congresswoman says Trump and Hegseth committing 'war crimes', calls for end to conflict
US Congresswoman says Trump and Hegseth committing 'war crimes', calls for end to conflict US Congresswoman Delia Ramirez has criticised the continued use of American weaponry abroad as well as its war on Iran, calling for an end to the conflict. "A day that should be filled with celebrations for a couple’s new beginning turned into devastation. From Palestine to Iran, our bombs are killing innocent women and children," she said in a post on X.
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Watch: Israeli forces blow up houses and destroy property in southern Lebanon
Watch: Israeli forces blow up houses and destroy property in southern Lebanon Israeli forces blew up houses in the village of Houla, while troops moved through nearby Mais al-Jabal in southern Lebanon. The troops are operating inside a self-declared "security zone", which extends around 10 kilometres into Lebanese territory along the border. Israeli forces blew up houses in the village of Houla, while troops moved through nearby Mais al-Jabal in southern Lebanon.
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Mideast live: Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes' for US
Yesterday's key developments: IsraeliPrime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuvoiced confidence thatIran's Islamic republic could soon fall, saying it was "weaker than ever". USVice PresidentJD Vancehas said he would not categorise the Iran war as a war, despitecontinuing clashes with Tehransix months after the start of the conflict.
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Report: South Korea preparing for Strait of Hormuz deployment
Report: South Korea preparing for Strait of Hormuz deployment The South Korean military is preparing to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz, a National Defense Ministry official told Australia's broadcaster SBS. The broadcaster indicated that the deployment includes P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, an explosive ordnance disposal team and a logistics support ship. "We are making concrete preparations to dispatch naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz," the official was quoted as saying.
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US probes Iran wedding strike as experts suggest direct hit
The United States is investigating whether its forces were responsible for a deadly strike on a wedding in southern Iran, Vice President JD Vance said Thursday, as evidence emerged suggesting the building may have been directly hit by a US munition.
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Israel Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in Lebanon
The operation, which began in June and is ongoing, came as fighting between the U. S. and Iran flared anew.
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Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully'
Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully' US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that the US is "very fully" investigating the military's reported strikes on a wedding in Iran which killed at least four people this week. There were at least a dozen other victims along the southern coast of Iran after the US unleashed a barrage of attacks in one of the largest flare-ups since the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two sides more than two months ago. "I've been briefed to the extent that I know that we're investigating," Vance said during the White House briefing.
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