Iran: Zelenskyy Offers Drone Defense Support to Gulf Nations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv is ready to share its battlefield experience in countering Iranian-made drones with countries facing similar threats, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. In a post on social media platform X, Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s exposure to sustained drone attacks since Russia’s invasion has provided valuable expertise that could strengthen […]
Spain Rules Out Use of Bases for US Strikes on Iran
Spain has said it will not allow its joint military bases to be used for operations against Iran, distancing itself from the ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes and describing the escalation as inconsistent with international law. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Madrid had received no indication that facilities such as the Naval Base Rota […]
Iran-US War: Iran’s New Leader Threatens US, Israel After Strikes
Iran’s newly declared Supreme Leader, Alireza Arafa, has vowed retaliation against the United States and Israel following recent airstrikes Tehran described as an unprovoked attack on its territory. In a statement released Tuesday on social media, Arafa said diplomatic efforts had ended and accused Washington of crossing a “red line.” “The time for negotiations is […]
Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut as Drones Damage Amazon Data Centres
Smoke rose over southern Beirut on Tuesday after fresh Israeli airstrikes targeted the Lebanese capital’s suburbs, as the escalating Middle East conflict increasingly affects civilian and commercial infrastructure across the Gulf. Late Monday, Amazon confirmed that two of its data centres in the United Arab Emirates were directly struck by drones, disrupting cloud services in […]
Iran hits US embassy in Riyadh
The United States Embassy in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, was hit by two drones, and a “limited fire” broke out at the diplomatic compound, as Iran claimed another hit on the US base in Bahrain, increasing regional pressure on Gulf Arab states housing US assets in retaliation for the US-Israel attacks. The strike […]
Kuwait Restricts Sea Activities, Freezes Food Prices Amid Regional Tensions
Kuwait has introduced temporary restrictions on recreational activities and fixed food prices as precautionary measures amid ongoing regional developments, authorities announced. The Ministry of Interior said recreational boats and yachts are banned from entering the sea until further notice. Officials described the step as preventive, aimed at safeguarding public safety in light of current circumstances. […]
Three US Fighter Jets Shot Down in Apparent Friendly Fire Over Kuwait
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that three U.S. Air Force fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait in what appears to be a friendly fire incident during ongoing military operations. In a statement, CENTCOM said the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft were mistakenly engaged by Kuwaiti air defence systems amid active combat conditions […]
US confirms three jets ‘went down’ over Kuwait ‘due to an apparent friendly fire incident’
Kuwait air defences mistakenly shot down three US F15 fighter jets flying in Iran-related operations, the US Central Command (Centcom) said. All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered and are in stable condition, it said in a statement which you can read in full here. “During active combat-that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, […]
Saudi Arabia Shuts Ras Tanura Refinery After Drone Strike
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its Ras Tanura refinery on Monday after a drone strike hit the facility, according to an industry source, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. State-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco closed the refinery as a precaution, the source said, adding that the situation is under control. Authorities reported that two […]
Iran War: Kuwait Reports Crash of Several US Military Aircraft
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that several United States military aircraft crashed within the country on Monday, according to a statement cited by the Kuwait News Agency. The announcement, shared on social media, said all crew members survived the incident. Kuwaiti authorities are assisting with rescue and response operations. The ministry did not disclose […]
