Middle East & North Africa
Gulf: Tanker hit by multiple projectiles north of Qatar, casualties reported
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said a tanker was struck by multiple projectiles about 94 kilometres north of…
Desk
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Middle East & North Africa
Yemen: Murky picture on the Bab el-Mandeb coast as Houthis show combat capability; the ring tightens around Taiz
Neither side has clear control of Dhubab, which overlooks the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to information from the field, and…
Greece
AEGEAN: Direct Athens–Damascus flights from December 2, with Tripoli and Benghazi planned for 2027
AEGEAN will launch direct flights between Athens and Damascus on December 2, 2026, up to four times a week. Flights…
Middle East & North Africa
Iran: Women are trained on Kalashnikovs and RPGs ahead of a possible new US attack, as part of the “Jan-fada” campaign
Iran is training women in weapons handling and urban defence under the “Jan-fada” mass mobilisation campaign, as Tehran prepares for…
Defense Industry
US approves sale of 2,020 Javelin anti-tank missiles to Egypt, with further approvals for the UAE and Kuwait
The US State Department has approved the possible sale to Egypt of up to 2,020 FGM-148F Javelin missiles worth $832…
Air Force
Morocco’s first F-16 Block 72 makes its maiden flight
Lockheed Martin has announced the first flight of the first F-16 Block 72 for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The…
Middle East & North Africa
Yemen: Government forces say they have retaken Mokha; Houthis say they hit Riyadh airport and an Aramco refinery
Yemen’s army announced the recapture of Mokha and the coalition a naval operation in Hodeidah. The Houthis say they struck…
Europe
Trump on bombers withdrawn from RAF Fairford: “There were some threats”; he holds Iran responsible for the flydubai attack
Trump confirmed that US bombers left RAF Fairford because of threats and said he “personally” holds Iran responsible for the…
Middle East & North Africa
Yemen’s al-Alimi announces offensive to retake territory held by the Houthis
Rashad al-Alimi announced military operations on October 4 to recover Houthi-held territory, with amnesty and reconstruction pledges as fighting escalates.
Middle East & North Africa
Yemeni government forces claim Bab el-Mandeb gains as offensive targets Sanaa
Yemeni government forces say they captured Dhubab and positions around Bab el-Mandeb as the Saudi-backed offensive expands towards Sanaa. The…
Politics & Diplomacy
Iran says Hormuz will stay closed until its seven conditions are met
Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on October 4 that seven conditions must be met before Hormuz reopens. Araghchi warned against renewed…
Economy & Energy
Iran’s oil minister resigns as Gulf exports recover, with 40% bypassing Hormuz
Iran appointed Hamid Bovard acting oil minister on October 4. Kpler estimates that other Gulf producers have restored prewar export…