RegionalIraqi National Security Arrests Suspect in Sharqat Mass Poisoning
Iraqi authorities arrested an individual accused of poisoning a restaurant's cooking water, causing 250 illnesses in Sharqat district.
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RegionalRumored Yemen Missile Triggers UAE Air Defense Activation
Shin says rumors a missile was launched from Yemen are likely true after UAE air defense activated at 1502Z.
RegionalYemeni Government Forces Announce Airstrikes on Houthi Sites in Taiz
Sh1n retweeted a report from @SoutAlasma that Yemeni government forces announced airstrikes on Houthi operations rooms and sites in Taiz.
RegionalSirens in Jordan and Eilat Attributed to Siren System Test Near Aqaba
Air raid sirens heard in Jordan and Eilat, Israel, were due to a siren system test near Aqaba.
RegionalIraqi Counter-Terrorism Unit Arrests Al-Nujaba Movement Leader in Nasiriyah
Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Unit raided a home and arrested a leader of the Al-Nujaba Movement militia, affiliated with Akram al-Kaabi, in Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar, Iraq.
RegionalEmergency alert in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, lifted — all clear
An emergency alert issued for the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia at 12:57 UTC was later lifted, with an all-clear announced.
RegionalSeek Shelter Alert in Saudi Arabia: Civil Defense Reports Danger Ceased in Jazan
A seek shelter alert was reported in Saudi Arabia, with the Civil Defense announcing the danger in the Jazan region has ended and urging continued safety precautions.
RegionalIraq Oil Minister: 2 million barrels per day exported since early August, first such volume since Strait of Hormuz tensions began
Iraq's Oil Minister reports that oil exports have reached 2 million barrels per day since early August, marking the first time this volume has been achieved since tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz.
RegionalHouthi Official Warns of Strikes on Saudi Oil Fields, Airports, and Infrastructure
Mohammad al-Bukhaiti, a Houthi official, threatened to target Saudi oil fields, airports, and power/water infrastructure if Riyadh launches a full-scale attack.
RegionalIED explosion in Dujail, south of Salah al-Din, 2 killed initially
An IED explosion in Dujail, south of Salah al-Din, Iraq, initially killed two people.
RegionalRetweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @FaytuksNetwork: Prompted by an Iranian assassination…
Retweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @FaytuksNetwork: Prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, President Trump secretly departed Turkey on a secondary military aircraft while the…
RegionalSaudi Ministry of Energy Confirms Fire at Aramco Facility in Jazan, No Casualties
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy confirmed a fire at an Aramco facility in Jazan (Jizan) on August 9, 2026, reporting no casualties.
RegionalIRGC-Owned Tasnim News Faked Quotes on Yemeni Chief of Staff Death
Shin reports that IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News fabricated quotes in a false report about the death of Yemen's Chief of Staff.
RegionalBlasts in Marib, Yemen Amid Ongoing Clashes Between Houthis and Government Forces
Explosions reported in Marib, Yemen, as clashes between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces persist.
RegionalWH / CENTCOM official en route to Bahrain
A White House or CENTCOM official is currently traveling to Bahrain.
RegionalThe U.S. has approved the sale of 5,250 interceptors to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the…
The U.S. has approved the sale of 5,250 interceptors to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for replenishment. - Reuters
RegionalRetweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @DefenceGeek: UPDATED: US Aircraft Casualties as of…
Retweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @DefenceGeek: UPDATED: US Aircraft Casualties as of 07/08/2026 --- #OperationEpicFury / #ProjectFreedom / #IranWar --- A minor update to my…
RegionalHouthis Launch Over 20 Missiles and Drones at Marib, Striking IDP Camp
Iran-backed Houthi forces launched more than 20 ballistic missiles and drones at Marib city, with one missile hitting a camp for internally displaced people and reportedly injuring several civilians.
RegionalLoud Explosions Heard in Marib, Yemen
Loud explosions were reported in the city of Marib, Yemen.
RegionalIntense Military Aircraft Activity Reported Over Baghdad
Reports indicate intense military aircraft activity over Baghdad, Iraq.
RegionalSaudi Official Warns of Imminent Strikes by Iran-Backed Militias and Houthis
A senior Saudi official told Reuters that Iranian-backed Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis are coordinating imminent strikes against Saudi Arabia, targeting economic infrastructure.
RegionalCar bomb explodes near Al-Rawdah junction in Jaramana, Syria
A car bomb detonated near the Al-Rawdah junction in Jaramana, Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria.
RegionalJapan MOD: North Korean Missile Object No Longer a Threat
Japan's Ministry of Defense announces that an object possibly launched from North Korea no longer poses a danger to surrounding areas.
RegionalCENTCOM: F-16 Refueled Over Regional Waters as Iran Blockade Diverts 48 Ships, Disables 2, Boards 2
U.S. Central Command reported that a U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet was refueled during a patrol over Middle Eastern waters while enforcing a maritime blockade against Iran, with 48 commercial vessels redirected, two disabled, and two boarded as of August 5.