Iran's armed forces command says all vessels must use Tehran-designated maritime route for safe passage through the Strait — Fars reports

Israel's defense minister says Israeli troops will stay indefinitely in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, signaling prolonged military presence across three regional fronts.

Israel's defense minister says Israeli troops will remain indefinitely in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.

Netanyahu says third confrontation with Iran possible "if necessary," Times of Israel reports citing Channel 14 interview, after conflicts last year and earlier in 2026.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a third confrontation with Iran was possible "if necessary," following last year's war and another earlier this year, The Times of Israel reported, citing an interview with Channel 14.

Germany to manufacture U.S. weapon systems or parts domestically under a new defense partnership plan, Boris Pistorius says, signaling deeper industrial cooperation between the two NATO allies.

Germany plans to strengthen its defense partnership with the U.S. by manufacturing U.S. weapon systems or components in Germany, according to Boris Pistorius.

Strait of Hormuz stays warlike operations area as shipping unions cite two ship attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire

Unions and shipping companies said on Wednesday they would continue to designate the Strait of Hormuz as a warlike operations area, after two ships were attacked despite a ceasefire between Iran and the US.