Israel has confirmed carrying out airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province to purportedly prevent a planned Turkish deployment.

The Pentagon is considering a smaller US military presence in the Persian Gulf after Iranian strikes battered American bases, says a report.

The recent US-Israeli war against Iran exposed American military bases as magnets for regional destabilization, underscoring how host countries can become legitimate targets rather than protected allies and suggesting that durable regional peace and security ultimately depend on the expulsion of US forces and the dismantlement of their military infrastructure.

The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani military pact looks formidable on paper but lacks integrated command and credible collective defense, while immediate retaliatory strikes on Saudi infrastructure exposed the limits of its deterrence and practical effectiveness.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will travel to Iraq on Wednesday to discuss regional developments and strengthen strategic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad.

A senior Yemeni official has warned Saudi Arabia that its territory and interests could face the consequences of the conflict if Riyadh continues its military buildup and pressure on Yemen.

Hamas says its latest talks in Cairo are aimed at reporting Israeli violations to mediators and securing Israel’s compliance with an agreed Gaza peace plan.