October 16, 2026 — ‘Egypt will never pose a threat’: Netanyahu questioned Egypt’s military expansion, Sisi says. Sisi emphasized that Egypt’s military expansion is not directed against Israel but is intended to safeguard national security and preserve peace in an unstable region.

October 16, 2026 — Yemen’s government needs weapons, but they can’t come from the US or Israel, expert tells ‘Post.’ Though an expert from the Royal United Services Institute said that the Houthis needed to be defeated, he insisted this could only come about by empowering the legitimate government – not airstrikes.

October 16, 2026 — Rubio urges Lebanon to not return confiscated explosives to Hezbollah, US official says. Rubio urged Aoun to hold accountable those who ordered, financed, and directed the shipment of of hundreds of kilograms of explosives from Hezbollah.

October 16, 2026 — Iran tells Hezbollah to increase readiness, prepare for potential conflict – report. According to the sources, all full-time Hezbollah members who receive monthly salaries were summoned, although it was emphasized that these directions were only preparations for a near-term scenario.

October 16, 2026 — Iran fueling Palestinian jihad, preventing terrorists’ disarmament. No peace plan or diplomatic initiative will succeed so long as the Iran-backed terrorist organizations retain the ability to launch another Oct. 7 massacre.

October 16, 2026 — Iran’s reported missile test puts Israel on alert. Following reports that Iran launched 30 ballistic missiles, the IDF has raised its alert level across all fronts and is preparing for the possibility of a targeted strike on Iran. Fears of an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz are also mounting.

October 16, 2026 — Viral footage shows iPhones floating in Strait of Hormuz after Iran sinks Singaporean cargo ship. The source of the apparent Apple devices remains unclear, but footage emerged after a Singapore-flagged vessel sank, with all 21 crew rescued; Iranian officials say attacks on Gulf shipping are designed to keep oil prices high ahead of US elections

October 15, 2026 — US military destroys Iranian-affiliated ship in Gulf of Oman after evacuating crew. “Crew members were safely removed prior to the destruction of the dhow. Repatriation efforts are ongoing,” CENTCOM confirmed.

October 15, 2026 — Iranian leaders believe renewed US strikes are inevitable, warn Washington against attacking. According to several regional diplomats, concerns are growing within Iran’s leadership that the current period of relative calm could be short-lived and that hostilities may resume in the future.

October 14, 2026 — Yemen’s Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit. Saudi-led forces say they intercepted a missile • Saudi Aramco headquarters attacked, limited fire reported • Saudi Arabia to let executives attend ‘Davos in the Desert’ remotely after attacks

October 13, 2026 — US military disabled ship in Gulf of Oman after ‘repeated’ warnings ignored, crew tried to run blockade. American fighter jet hit the Panama-flagged vessel with a “precision munition, fully disabling its propulsion without harming the crew,” U.S. Central Command said.

October 12, 2026 — FAA warns US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights. As Houthis target Saudi Arabia’s airports, foreign aviation services and embassies warn airlines and travelers to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia.