Greek-operated Patriot air defense systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen before they reached oil facilities in Yanbu, according to Greek security sources. The interception marked the second time Greek personnel have used the system to stop incoming missiles.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they carried out attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on Saturday. Saudi Arabia has not officially commented on the claim, while Reuters, citing Greek security sources, reported that two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen were intercepted before reaching oil refineries in Yanbu.
Iranian Military Claims Drone Attacks on US Bases in Bahrain and Jordan (Terror Monitor) The Iranian military has claimed that it targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan on Friday morning as part of the 24th phase of its “Operation Thunder.” According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, the Iranian military said it used suicide drones to strike US military facilities at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. Iran claimed the attacks targeted fuel storage facilities, military equipment w
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a defense industry event in Ukraine’s Kyiv region has killed 10 people and injured nearly 100 others. Ukrainian officials said the attack targeted a site where defense sector representatives and participants had gathered.
The United States has carried out continued airstrikes on targets across Iran, from the south to the north, amid rising regional tensions. The strikes followed President Donald Trump's warning over Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and concerns that the Iran conflict could expand into a wider regional confrontation.
The Saudi-led coalition has confirmed carrying out airstrikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen's Al Hudaydah governorate, saying the operation was aimed at countering threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The coalition said Al Hudaydah Port was not targeted and remains open to maritime traffic, while Houthi-affiliated media claimed the strikes also hit Kamaran Island and telecommunications facilities in Al Hudaydah.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering renewed large-scale military action against Iran, including strikes potentially bigger than previous operations. While no decision has been made, Trump warned that Iran and its allies, including the Houthis, could face a strong U.S. response if attacks in the region continue.
A new investigation alleges that Russia has recruited more than 27,000 foreign nationals—many from poor and vulnerable communities—to fight in Ukraine through promises of jobs, deception, and, in some cases, coercion. Human rights groups warn the recruitment practices may violate international law, while Russia maintains that all foreign recruits serve voluntarily.
The European Union has condemned the Iran-backed Houthi rebels' attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea as "unacceptable" and "illegal," warning that they are escalating regional tensions. The statement followed a Houthi attack on a Saudi oil tanker, which has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict and contributed to rising global oil prices.
