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International · 2026-09-30
United States Completes Military Withdrawal From IraqThe United States has finished withdrawing all military forces from Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion and included a twelve-year campaign against the Islamic State. According to Reuters, the withdrawal could strengthen Iran-aligned proxy groups and remaining Islamic State elements still operating in Iraq.
International · 2026-10-04
United States completes military withdrawal from Iraq after 23 yearsThe United States has finished withdrawing its military forces from Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion and continued through a twelve-year campaign against the Islamic State. The Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah announced it would suspend military operations while keeping its weapons, though analysts warn the withdrawal could strengthen Iranian-aligned groups and remaining Islamic State forces in the country.
International · 2026-10-01
US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after 23-year presenceThe United States has completed its withdrawal of military forces from Iraq, ending a military presence that lasted 23 years and began with the 2003 invasion. The departure raises concerns about regional stability, as Iran-backed militias and Islamic State remnants could gain influence. Following the American exit, the Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah announced it would suspend military operations but retain its weapons to defend Iraqi airspace.
International · 2026-09-22
Sri Lanka Convicts 15 Men Over Deadliest Terrorist AttackSri Lanka's High Court has convicted 15 men for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which claimed more than 250 lives in coordinated attacks on churches and hotels. The ruling represents a major development in the prosecution of those responsible for planning, financing or supporting the bombings, more than seven years after the attacks occurred.
International · 2026-09-23
Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men for 2019 Easter Sunday bombingsSri Lanka's High Court convicted fifteen men on Tuesday for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed more than 260 people in coordinated attacks on churches and hotels. The convictions come over seven years after the attacks, following an extensive judicial investigation into the network of individuals who allegedly helped plan, finance and facilitate the bombings.
International · 2026-10-26
Algeria approves first foreign military deployment since 1973 to protect Niger energy infrastructureAlgeria's parliament has approved the deployment of military troops to Niger, marking the country's first overseas military deployment since 1973. The troops will be stationed in northern Niger to protect energy facilities and respond to security threats from armed groups. The decision follows improved relations between Algeria and Niger and is connected to Algeria's economic interests in the region, including oil exploration and a planned gas pipeline.
International · 2026-09-19
Iran detains oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz and sets seven conditions for ceasefire talksIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend on Friday after it attempted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blockaded since February. Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has established seven preconditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations with the United States, though the specific details were not disclosed.
International · 2026-09-18
Iran claims it struck oil tanker Trend in Strait of Hormuz as blockade persistsIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Friday that it had struck and detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, citing a fire that broke out on the vessel during what Tehran characterized as an illegal passage. The incident reflects Iran's ongoing blockade of this critical waterway, which has been in place since the United States and Israel conducted military strikes against Iran in late February. The continued attacks underscore mounting tensions affecting global energy markets in an already volatile geopolitical situation.
International · 2026-08-30
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers amid Pentagon concerns over prolonged military campaignAmerican military forces attacked two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after detecting preparations to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first acknowledged US strike in the waterway in approximately one month. Senior Pentagon commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that sustaining large-scale military operations against Iran could strain American military readiness and weaken the capacity to respond to threats in other regions and defend the homeland. Shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has declined significantly as the standoff between the United States and Iran continues.
International · 2026-08-30
US military strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz; Pentagon leaders express concern about prolonged operationsAmerican forces destroyed two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday after observing Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. Senior US military commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that extending operations against Iran could strain military resources and reduce America's ability to respond to other threats. Shipping levels through the critical waterway have remained significantly below normal as tensions persist between the two nations.
International · 2026-10-15
Two cargo ships sink near Strait of Hormuz amid intensified Iranian attacksTwo cargo ships, the GFS Pride and the Cape Dao, sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by missiles, with at least one crew member killed. UK Maritime Trade Operations reported at least five separate incidents involving drone strikes against commercial vessels within a 48-hour period. Maritime security sources characterise the escalation as deliberate, suggesting Iran is attempting to restrict access through this strategically vital shipping route.
International · 2026-10-15
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Cruise Missile Near Medina as Houthi Attacks ContinueSaudi Arabia announced it had intercepted a cruise missile aimed at the region around Medina, one of Islam's holiest cities, though the Houthis denied responsibility for this particular strike. The group claimed separately to have shot down a Saudi fighter jet over Yemen. Debris from other intercepted missiles injured four people and damaged homes in Riyadh.
International · 2026-09-08
United States destroys Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates against Jordan base strikeAmerican forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Iran retaliated by striking a US military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The exchange represents the heaviest day of attacks since the conflict began in February.
International · 2026-10-23
Iran reports seven tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, threatens US basesIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that seven oil tankers were hit or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, describing it as the largest single-day toll since fighting began on 28 February. The United States rejected the claims as an attempt to raise oil prices before American elections, and Iran warned it could strike US military bases in the Middle East if Washington helps protect shipping. The incident highlights the escalating tensions in a conflict that has involved regional and international actors since February.
International · 2026-10-25
Iran claims seven tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflictIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that seven oil tankers were struck or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, representing the largest single incident since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February. The Iranian military warned it could attack US military bases across the Middle East if Washington intervened to protect shipping in the vital waterway. US officials dismissed Iran's unverified claims as an attempt to drive up oil prices before American elections.
International · 2026-10-31
Oman rescues 25 crew from burning tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran halts four shipsOmani maritime authorities rescued 25 crew members from a burning Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the latest incident in the strategically important waterway. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported halting four tankers attempting unauthorised routes through the strait, two of which hit mines and caught fire while carrying over two million barrels of oil each. Iran also claimed to have destroyed an unmanned enemy aircraft east of the strait, reinforcing its warnings that unauthorised vessels transit the waterway at their own risk.
International · 2026-10-19
Iran claims oil tanker struck mine and exploded in Strait of HormuzIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that an oil tanker caught fire and exploded after hitting a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The IRGC claimed the vessel had disabled its navigation and identification systems in violation of Iranian regulations, and warned that other ships doing so would face severe consequences.