The massive U.S. Air Force airbridge into the Middle East shows no signs of slowing today.

A U.S. Navy C-40 Clipper (CNV5411) departed Chania, Greece and is now flying over Saudi Arabia, heading to a U.S. military base in the Gulf likely carrying VIP personnel.

Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran:

The interior minister of Pakistan, who arrived in Tehran yesterday, spent about three hours in the presidential palace, where he met with the interior minister of Iran and the Iranian foreign minister. It was reported that he also held a private meeting with the president of Iran that lasted about 90 minutes and was also attended by Iran's interior minister

WILD STORY BEING A REPORTER IN YEMEN

Tribes in Yemen's al-Jawf are mobilizing against the Houthis over the arrest of a Sana'a woman known as "Mira." The al-Yatma tribes, historically neutral or pro-Ansarullah, are threatening military action if she isn't released. Mira claims to be a daughter of Saddam Hussein. She allegedly entered Yemen in 2003 and was hidden under a new identity by the Saleh government.

Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Haji Babaei: "If the enemy attacks our oil, we will ensure no country in the world has access to the region's oil for a considerable period."

Earlier this morning, the Durykino oil pipeline station in the Moscow region was hit.

Zelensky said Ukrainian long-range strikes hit the Moscow region, over 500 km from the border, penetrating Russia's heaviest concentration of air defense. He called the attacks justified responses to Russia's war and praised Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturers for their continued work.

Earlier this morning, A Ukrainian drone reported in Chimki, Moscow Oblast.

Fire broke out at a southern Israeli military base due to an electrical short circuit. No injuries, minor infrastructure damage. - N12

The IDF says it eliminated a Hamas operations headquarters commander accused of advancing attacks against Israeli forces.

UAE Defence Ministry: Two of three inbound drones intercepted today. The third hit a generator outside the Barakah nuclear power plant in Al Dhafra.

Italy says the Modena car-ramming by Salim El Koudri was not terrorism. Authorities attribute it to mental health issues.

Lebanese TV Report on Hizbullah Child Soldiers:

Hizbullah Uses Scout Movements to Raise a Generation Ready to Die as “Martyrs”; It Gives Them Heroes’ Funerals to Encourage Others to Follow Their Example – Every Drop of Their Blood Is Believed to Bring Victory Closer

Noam Bettan back in Israel to a hero's welcome after taking 2nd at Eurovision 2026.

Timmy the Humpback the lost whale that captured Europe.

A young humpback stranded in the low-salinity Baltic for weeks. Live cams, beach crowds, €1.5M private rescue, towed through Kiel Canal, released May 2 with tracker.
Found dead near Anholt yesterday.

On July 14, 2025, a Syrian shepherd filmed 2 low-flying C-130 transport aircraft, believed to be Israeli, crossing the remote desert near the Iraqi border.

At the time, the footage drew little attention.

Today, that video looks far more significant after reports revealed that Israel had established at least 2 covert operating bases deep inside western Iraq, in the tri-border desert region near Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria.

Sen. Lindsey Graham told NBC that keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed while pursuing a deal that will never materialize only strengthens Iran. Graham called on Trump to "weaken them even more."

On July 14, 2025, a Syrian shepherd filmed 2 low-flying C-130 transport aircraft, believed to be Israeli, crossing the remote desert near the Iraqi border.

At the time, the footage drew little attention.

Today, that video looks far more significant after reports revealed that Israel had established at least 2 covert operating bases deep inside western Iraq, in the tri-border desert region near Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria.

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Sen. Graham to Trump: Hit Iran's energy infrastructure. "Hurt them more. Maybe they will make a deal if you hurt them enough."

CENTCOM: 81 vessels have been redirected and 4 subjected to disabling fire since the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian port traffic took effect.

Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

The brutal attacks on countries in the region crossed all red lines

Evacuation warnings issued by the IDF's Arabic spokesperson for five southern Lebanon villages: Sukhmor, Rumin, Al-Kasiba, Kfar Huna, and Naaful.