Israel has allegedly assassinated senior Hamas leader, Saleh al-Arouri, in a drone strike in Beirut, Lebanon. An explosion was reported in Beirut’s Dahiyeh neighborhood that is known for its support for Hamas-ally Hezbollah. Local Lebanese media claimed it was an Israeli drone strike that targeted a Hamas office. Initial reports… Continue reading Israel assassinates senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut
Iranian military spokesperson Shakarchi has threatened President Biden, saying he will “pay the price” for saying the US would use force as a last resort to bar Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Brigadier General Abul-Fadl Shakarchi is a Spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces and he released a statement in… Continue reading Iranian military spokesperson threatens President Biden
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said that Iran has planned to supply Russia with hundreds of drones. Some of the drones will be combat capable. The information received by the US suggests Iran is training Russian troops on how to control the drones for intel gathering and… Continue reading Iran to directly help Russia with drones – NSA Jake Sullivan
UAE downed a ballistic missile fired by Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthis as Israeli President Isaac Herzog was visiting the country. This is the latest of the string of attacks on UAE this month by Iranian-backed Houthis. No loss of life was reported by the country’s Ministry of Defense. The remnants of… Continue reading Ballistic missile fired at UAE during Israeli President’s visit
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels conducted a drone attack near UAE’s Abu Dhabi airport, killing at least 3 people and injuring six. The Houthis have announced to hold a news briefing on a “special military operation” conducted against the UAE. Abu Dhabi Police said three oil tankers blew up in the… Continue reading Houthi drone attack kills 3 in Abu Dhabi
Two drones were intercepted on Monday as they moved towards an Iraqi base housing American troops. The drones were intercepted on the anniversary of the US assassination of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. The base that was reportedly targeted was near the Baghdad Airport where Soleimani was killed in 2020. Iran… Continue reading 2 drones moving towards Iraqi base housing American troops intercepted
Asphalt Princess a Panama-registered cargo ship has been hijacked by up to 9 armed personnel off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The hijacking was first reported on Tuesday by the UK’s Maritime Trade Agency as a potential hijack. The armed suspects are thought to be backed by Iran.… Continue reading UAE: Asphalt Princess hijacked; Iranians suspected
July 29, 2021 – An Israeli billionaire’s oil tanker was attacked by an ‘Iranian’ drone operating off the coast of Oman. The tanker was sailing under a Liberian flag according to Marine Traffic, and is owned by the Japanese while is managed by a London based management company owned by… Continue reading Middle East boils as drone attacks tanker