Fast English translations from selected Middle Eastern sources covering military developments, the Strait of Hormuz, oil supply, and market-moving events.
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Trump threatens Iran: The time for retaliation has come U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of launching a new round of strikes against Iran, confirming that the response to the Iranian missile attack targeting U.S. forces in Jordan has become "inevitable." Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal revealed that the president has not yet determined the nature or scale of the strike he intends to carry out.
Israeli Reports: Upcoming Decision on Hezbollah Tunnels Israeli media reported that the Israeli army is pressuring the political leadership to obtain approval for an operation targeting tunnels belonging to Hezbollah in the Ali Taher area of southern Lebanon, following a drone attack that targeted an engineering vehicle of the army.
Scientific warning.. The ships stuck in Hormuz threaten global biodiversity The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has raised growing environmental concerns, as researchers warned that the presence of more than 1,500 ships stuck for months could turn them into carriers of invasive marine species that threaten biodiversity in the world's seas.
Trump on Iran: We will strike them hard U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday about launching strong strikes against Iran in response to attacks targeting American positions in Jordan.
Israel.. Hezbollah's explosive drone targeted a military vehicle On Wednesday, an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson stated that the Hezbollah group in Lebanon launched an explosive drone at an engineering vehicle belonging to the Israeli army in the area of the Ali Taher Heights.
Security warning for U.S. forces.. Concerns over "soldier's camera" U.S. Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper warned his soldiers that posting videos taken with mobile phones online could help Iran target U.S. bases, and sources told Reuters that orders may soon be issued for some military personnel in the region to hand in their phones.
Reuters: Houthi rebels seek to impose fees on ships in Bab al-Mandab Regional sources informed Reuters that the Houthi group in Yemen is considering imposing fees on commercial ships sailing through the southern Red Sea, just a week after announcing a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia.
Israel announces the dismantling of a "secret headquarters" for Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army announced on Sunday that its forces dismantled a "secret headquarters" belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon during operations carried out within the security zone.
Swift chase.. America protects its students with "pepper drones" Schools in at least three U.S. states are preparing to equip their facilities this year with drones capable of flying through hallways, shattering windows, and spraying pepper gel at shooters when a threat is reported.
Hormuz ignites the conflict of "the upper hand".. A new knot obstructing negotiations Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced the rejection of Oman’s proposal to equally share the management of the Strait of Hormuz between the two countries.
Notable development.. Zelensky announces Trump's position on Patriot missiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky late on Tuesday stated that U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed to grant Ukraine licenses for Patriot missiles.
The U.S. military announces it has thwarted Iranian missile attacks aimed at American forces in the Middle East.