U.S. forces are now authorized to strike immediate threats in the region, including IRGC fast boats and Iranian missile positions near the strait, according to a U.S. official.

Russia adds interceptor drones and laser weapons to its active-duty border air defense forces, according to a new government decree.

The Russian government has issued a decree incorporating interceptor drones and laser weaponry into the active duty forces tasked with protecting the nation's airspace.

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins suffers major engineering fire. The incident aboard the Arleigh Burke-class vessel caused a total loss of propulsion and electrical power earlier this week.

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) experienced a major engineering fire in its main space earlier this week, resulting in a loss of propulsion and electrical power.

The Lebanese Army reports an officer and a soldier were injured following an Israeli attack on the town of Kafra in southern Lebanon.

The Lebanese Army reports that one officer and one soldier sustained injuries during an Israeli attack on the town of Kafra in southern Lebanon.

EgyptAir suspends all flights to the United Arab Emirates following regional escalation involving Iran. The airline announced the move as tensions rise in the region.

EgyptAir has suspended its flights to the United Arab Emirates following an escalation by Iran.