Thursday, April 16, 2026

US Launches High-Risk Mine-Clearing Operation in Strait of Hormuz Using Drones and Underwater Robots

The United States has begun a complex and high-risk mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships, underwater...

Turkey to Host Regional Security Talks With Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in Major Diplomatic Push

Turkey is preparing to host high-level talks later this week aimed at creating a new regional security platform with...

Pakistan Eyes Turkish AKYA Torpedo for Hangor-Class Submarines in Major Underwater Strike Upgrade

Pakistan may be preparing one of the most significant upgrades to its undersea strike capability in decades after reportedly...

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Pentagon Initiates Action to Downgrade Senator Mark Kelly’s Military Retirement Over ‘Seditious’ Statements

The Pentagon has launched administrative disciplinary proceedings against Senator Mark Kelly, accusing the retired Navy captain of “seditious conduct”...

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Iran Lawmaker Warns Ukraine Could Become ‘Legitimate Target’ Over Support Against Iranian Drones

Tensions between Iran and Ukraine have escalated after a senior Iranian lawmaker claimed Kyiv could become a “legitimate target” for Tehran over its alleged support for Israel in countering Iranian drone attacks. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the National Security Commission of Iran’s parliament, made the statement in a post on...

Taliban’s Own Words: Mullah Yaqoob Interview Reveals Durand Line and TTP Reality

An interview by Afghan Taliban Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob...

Hormuz Under Pressure: U.S.-Escorted Tanker Passes While IRGC Drone Hits Another

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of...

Russia Redirects Gas to Asia as Iran War Triggers Global Energy Price Surge

Russia has announced plans to redirect natural gas supplies...

Turkey Requests MI6 Support to Protect Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Amid Assassination Threats

Turkey’s intelligence agency has reportedly asked Britain’s MI6 to...

Will the UAE Freeze Iranian Assets? Why Dubai’s Financial Network Matters for Iran’s Economy

For decades, Dubai has served as Iran’s most important...