Israeli Chief of Staff holds talks with U.S. CENTCOM commander to discuss potential military operations. The communication follows ongoing regional security assessments.

US Central Command says 48 vessels have been redirected from Iranian ports over the past 20 days to ensure compliance with an ongoing blockade.

The US Central Command reports that 48 vessels have been redirected from Iranian ports over the last 20 days to enforce a blockade.

President Donald Trump criticizes US Navy conduct during a ship seizure operation, comparing the military's actions to pirates amid an ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.

President Donald Trump criticized the US Navy's conduct during a military operation to seize a ship amid an ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, comparing the service's actions to those of pirates.

Israel launches two raids on Qlaileh and Khirbet Silm in southern Lebanon.

Two Israeli raids targeted the towns of Qlaileh and Khirbet Silm in southern Lebanon.

China sets its 2026 defense budget at $276.7 billion, marking a 7 percent nominal increase from the previous year's spending levels.

China has set its 2026 defense budget at $276.7 billion, representing a 7 percent nominal increase over the 2025 fiscal year.