World
Trump Delays Plans for Major Escalation of Attacks on Iran
The New York Times reports that the U.S. president temporarily halted plans for intensified strikes due to depleted missile defense stockpiles and fears of a broader regional war.
World
Bahrain and Kuwait Strike Iran: First Direct Attacks by Gulf States
According to a Wall Street Journal report, both Gulf states for the first time directly attacked Iranian military targets, targeting drone and missile storage facilities. The conflict escalates weeks after the US broke the ceasefire with Tehran.
World
Israeli Artillery Strikes Southern Lebanon, Iran Rebuilds Infrastructure
Israeli forces bombed positions in southern Lebanon, while satellite images reveal that Iran is rapidly rebuilding military and civilian infrastructure despite thousands of strikes.
Politics
Saudi Arabia Bombards Hodeidah, Houthis Threaten Escalation
Saudi airstrikes hit telecommunications facilities and Kamaran Island; the Houthi Foreign Ministry warns that 'escalation with escalation' will define the next phase of the conflict.