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The Houthis have launched a large-scale attack on Saudi-aligned forces in Yemen.
Red Sea

Houthis Stage Large-Scale Attack On Saudi-Aligned Forces In Yemen

By Howard Altman

Posted 1 Hour Ago

The Houthis have expanded their attacks on Saudi Red Sea shipping.
Iran

Houthis To Expand Shipping Attacks To Northern Red Sea

By Howard Altman

Posted Yesterday

Iran is seeking to cement its hold on the Strait of Hormuz as a shaky ceasefire enters a sixth day.
Iran

Iran And Oman Working To Control Strait Of Hormuz, Shaky Ceasefire Still Holding

By Howard Altman

Posted on Aug 4, 2026

The number of ships requesting escorts from Operation Aspides in the Red Sea has spiked, the head of the task force tells us.
Red Sea

Red Sea Maritime Security Task Force Commander Talks Major Jump In Escort Requests (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 31, 2026

Egypt has confirmed its port of Damietta was attacked by drones.
Egypt

Drone Strike On Egyptian Port On Mediterranean Stokes Concerns Iran Conflict Will Widen (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 30, 2026

A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SA assigned to the Royal Saudi Air Force, Weapons School, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, takes off for a Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 14, 2022. During Red Flag 2022 the aggressor nation refines threat replication, applies advanced threats and jamming capabilities, and increases threat capabilities to maximize training in non-permissive environments (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
Iran

Trump Vows Revenge For Iranian Missile Attack, U.S. And Saudis Join Forces To Strike Iraq (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 29, 2026

Shortages of munitions play a factor in the U.S. decision to pause attacks on Iran.
Iran

Uneasy Pause In U.S.-Iran Fighting Holds Amidst Growing Concerns Over Interceptor Stockpiles

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 27, 2026

Two EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare jets arrived at RAF Fairford amid a new buildup of U.S. forces as tensions with Iran mount.
Iran

EA-37Bs Arrive At RAF Fairford As Iran Threatens To Attack The UK Air Base

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

The Houthis have attacked Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
Iran

Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea, Major Energy Supply Implications (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

The Pentagon is seeking $21 billion to replenish the stocks of weapons used during the Iran war.
Iran

Munitions Expenditures In Iran War Take Center Stage At Senate Hearing (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 21, 2026

Bad El Mandeb Strait
Iran

Houthi Blockade On Saudi Red Sea Oil Transits Threatens To Widen War, Strangle Energy Supply (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 20, 2026

Jordan base targeted by Iran.
Iran

Two U.S. Troops Killed In Iranian Barrage On Base In Jordan (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 18, 2026

The U.S. is sending more aircraft to the Middle East amid increasing fighting with Iran.
Iran

U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

First full day of new blockade on Iranian ports erupts into waves of new attacks.
Iran

First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

Israel is restricting the number of U.S. Air Force refueling tankers at Ben Gurion International Airport.
Iran

Will USAF Tankers Getting The Boot From Israel’s Biggest Airport Impact Combat Capabilities?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

Trump’s Threat To Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Bunker’s “Front Door” Underscores Targeting Challenges
Iran

Trump’s Threat To Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Bunker’s “Front Door” Underscores Targeting Challenges

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 14, 2026