Concern in Gulf states over US-Iran negotiations Dubai-based journalist Natasha Turak has told Al Jazeera that Gulf state leaders… Alina HashmiApril 25, 2026
Macron reiterates goal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid fears of energy shortages French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated that he is focused on efforts… Alina HashmiApril 25, 2026
Rocket attack launched from southern Lebanon towards Israel Israel’s army says alert sirens were activated in the “Menara, Margaliot, and… Alina HashmiApril 25, 2026
Germany to join international minesweeping mission to the Strait of Hormuz once war ends Germany will soon send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean for a possible… Alina HashmiApril 25, 2026
More than 62,000 housing units destroyed or damaged in Lebanon by Israeli attacks Israeli attacks on Lebanon have damaged or destroyed more than 62,000 housing… Alina HashmiApril 22, 2026
Israeli attack in southern Lebanon damaged journalists’ car Two journalists from local media outlet al-Akhbar were at the site of… Alina HashmiApril 22, 2026
Existential crisis in GCC over security, economy, tourism recovery There remains a major existential crisis to GCC security and stability, to… Alina HashmiApril 22, 2026
Dozens of Israeli settlers attempt to enter Syria The Israeli army says that it stopped around 40 Israeli settlers who… Alina HashmiApril 22, 2026
Two killed in southern Lebanese town of Yahmar al-Shaqif Two people have been killed and several wounded in an Israeli attack… Alina HashmiApril 22, 2026
Karachi port holds 3,000 containers bound for Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions The impact of this naval blockade and the situation in the Strait… Alina HashmiApril 22, 2026
Lebanon’s minister says Israel besieging journalists in at-Tiri Lebanon’s Information Minister Paul Morcos says the government has been in contact… Alina HashmiApril 22, 2026
Second Israeli strike reported in Lebanon’s at-Tiri Lebanon’s National News Agency is reporting a second air strike in the… Alina HashmiApril 22, 2026
US military says it continues to enforce blockade on Iranian ports, coastal areas US Central Command (CENTCOM) says the US is continuing to enforce its… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
Iranian navy broadcasts message declaring Strait of Hormuz shut again Merchant vessels have received a radio message from the Iranian navy declaring… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
Israel acknowledges post-ceasefire strikes on Lebanon Israel’s military says its forces have carried out numerous strikes, including artillery… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
Gunboat diplomacy grips the besieged Strait of Hormuz The duelling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
French UN peacekeeper killed, 3 wounded in Lebanon attack A French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
‘Resumption of war more probable than any kind of negotiation’ Iran’s reimposition of restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz is a direct… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
Israel army says ‘yellow line’ established in Lebanon – same as Gaza The Israeli military says it established a “yellow line” demarcation in southern… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
‘We cannot wake up every day to a president threatening the world’: Lula da Silva Brazil’s president has called on the five permanent members of the UN… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
‘Completely chaotic’: Gunfire, confusion and thousands of stranded vessels If you look at the live tracker right now, all vessels are… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
US wants to keep pressure up in Iran with naval blockade As per the reports, chances of the US lifting the naval blockade… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump says US will get Iran’s enriched uranium In a new social media post, the US president says Washington will… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump says Israel ‘prohibited’ from bombing Lebanon The situation in Lebanon and the presence of the Hezbollah armed group… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Israel has ‘not yet finished the job’ against Hezbollah: Netanyahu Israel has not yet finished dealing with Hezbollah, Netanyahu said, pledging to… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump claims NATO offered to help with Hormuz Trump is now claiming to have received a call from NATO, but… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump says sea mines being cleared by Iran with US’s help Trump has continued with his social media posts, with the latest one… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz transits now require IRGC permission: Iranian military official A senior Iranian military official told state TV that vessels transiting the… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Ceasefire process will proceed step by step The ceasefire is developing step by step. The ceasefire in Lebanon is linked… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Casualties in Lebanon rise to 2,294 The number of people killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon has increased… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
