Middle East (Wider)

Regional flashpoints beyond Israel/Palestine: Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf security.

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krcrtv.com > news > nation-world > gallery > three-years-after-oct-7-freed-hostages-brother-urges-continued-pressure-on-hamas-israel

Three years after Oct. 7, freed hostage’s brother urges continued pressure on Hamas

2+ hour, 11+ min ago   (27+ words) KRCR Three years after Oct. 7, freed hostage’s brother urges continued pressure on Hamas...


lloydslist.com > LL1158654 > Hormuz-tanker-attacks-hit-seven-month-high-as-Iran-seeks-to-undermine-Middle-East-Gulf-export-recovery

Hormuz tanker attacks hit seven-month high as Iran seeks to undermine Middle East Gulf export recovery

9+ hour, 6+ min ago   (221+ words) Lloyd's List Hormuz tanker attacks hit seven-month high as Iran seeks to undermine Middle East Gulf export recovery - At least 13 tanker and gas carrier attacks have been recorded since September 28, marking the highest weekly level in seven months - Recent incidents…...


oann.com > newsroom > uss-abraham-lincoln-returns-to-san-diego-after-321-day-deployment-in-emotional-homecoming

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 321-day deployment in emotional homecoming

9+ hour, 5+ min ago   (304+ words) OAN Staff Lillian Mann4:00 PM – Thursday, October 8, 2026 After 321 days at sea, the 5,000 sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were reunited with their loved ones in an emotional homecoming at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California. As the flagship…...


siouxlandnews.com > news > nation-world > 81-us-aircraft-lost-or-damaged-in-iran-war-operation-epic-fury-as-equipment-losses-reach-up-to-three-billion-dollars-congressional-research-service-report-fixed-wing-helicopters-destroyed-shot-down-pentagon-replacements

81 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war as equipment losses reach up to $3.3B

12+ hour, 5+ min ago   (404+ words) (TNND) — At least 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been lost or damaged during operations against Iran since the war began in February, with the cost of equipment losses estimated at between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion, according to an updated Congressional…...


bairdmaritime.com > shipping > tankers > iran-threats-put-critical-strait-of-hormuz-tanker-routes-on-edge

Iran threats put critical Strait of Hormuz tanker routes on edge

7+ hour, 18+ min ago   (624+ words) Tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issued new warnings it would block routes that it has not authorised, sources said. Last week…...


stripes.com > branches > navy > 2026-10-08 > abraham-lincoln-homecoming-in-pictures-23097019.html

‘Legendary performance’: Scenes from USS Abraham Lincoln’s homecoming

46+ min ago   (281+ words) Follow Stars and Stripes USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, after a nearly 11-month deployment operating in the Pacific and Middle East. Printed on the ship’s island, next to the carrier’s hull number, 72, are combat tally…...


middleeasteye.net > live-blog > live-blog-update > uss-abraham-lincoln-returns-san-diego-after-deployment-during-war-iran

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after deployment during war on Iran

9+ min ago   (146+ words) Middle East Eye USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after deployment during war on Iran The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned on Thursday to San Diego, after it took part in a record 321-day deployment during the US-Israeli…...


yahoo.com > news > us > articles > uss-abraham-lincoln-returns-san-222852980.html

Emotion spills over as USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after grueling 321-day deployment

3+ hour ago   (1670+ words) The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in San Diego on Thursday, bringing dances of joy from the homebound sailors, praise for the crew's extended service and questions about the poor conditions they endured during the record length of time the ship…...


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Qatar condemns Houthi group's targeting of Abha and King Khalid airports in Saudi Arabia

12+ hour, 54+ min ago   (200+ words) DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned the Houthi group's targeting of Abha and King Khalid International Airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in casualties,... - Qatar condemns Houthi group's targeting of Abha and King Khalid airports in Saudi…...


srnnews.com > christian-solidarity-international-works-to-free-christians-and-other-non-muslims-enslaved-by-islamist-militias-audio

Christian Solidarity International Works to Free Christians and Other Non-Muslims Enslaved by Islamist Militias (AUDIO)

38+ min ago   (163+ words) SRN News Christian Solidarity International Works to Free Christians and Other Non-Muslims Enslaved by Islamist Militias (AUDIO) (SRN NEWS) – Since 1995, the nonprofit organization Christian Solidarity International has been working on the ground in Sudan to liberate Christians and other non-Muslims…...