Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
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Israeli Regime Shells Southern Lebanon, Demolishes Homes, Burns Fields
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime continued its savage attacks on several border towns in southern Lebanon on Monday, shelling residential areas, demolishing homes and setting agricultural fields ablaze despite the truce, Lebanese state media reported.
Israeli Regime Violated ‘Ceasefire’ 4,379 Times in 315 Days
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Gaza’s Government Media Office said the Israeli regime has committed 4,379 violations of the “ceasefire” agreement since it took effect 315 days ago, killing 1,286 Palestinians and wounding 4,257.
IRGC: US-Israeli AI Warfare Failed to Detect Key Element of Iran’s Power
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US and Israel’s advanced AI-powered warfare failed to achieve its objectives in Iran, as their sophisticated surveillance and targeting systems could not detect the key element of Iran’s power, namely national unity, the IRGC spokesperson said.
Israel probably committed war crimes in Gaza hospital double-tap, investigation finds
Israel probably committed war crimes in Gaza hospital double-tap, investigation finds Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 08/24/2026 - 09:12 MPs urge UK to hold Israel to account after attack killed 20, including journalists and medics A man holds the equipment used by Palestinian cameraman Hussam al-Masri who was killed along with other journalists at the Nasser hospital, in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza on 25 August 2025 (Hatem Khaled/Reuters) Off Israel may have committed war crimes in a double-tap attack on a Gaza hospital that killed Palestinian journalists, medics and first responders, an investigation by The Independent has found. The strikes on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on 25 August 2025 killed 20 people, including Middle East Eye contributors Mohamed Salama and Ahmed Abu Aziz , and The Independent correspondent Mariam Abu Dagga. The first strike hit Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri as he operated his camera, killing him.
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
In Sudan’s deserted Bara, blood waters its famous lemon trees
In Sudan’s deserted Bara, blood waters its famous lemon trees Submitted by Mohammed Amin on Mon, 08/24/2026 - 07:15 Sources who reached the war-torn town tell MEE that just two elderly people were found alive after the RSF retreated Three women, who are part of a group of displaced people from the towns of Bara and Umm Dam Haj Ahmed in North Kordofan, take shelter in Omdurman on 10 November 2025 (Ebrahim Hamid/AFP) Off Bara was known for its lemon trees. Scores were planted in this North Kordofan market town, and as winter turned to spring the streets were thick with the scent of their blossom. Today, after sieges, battles and massacres of civilians, Bara is destitute.
Iran Vows No Compromise in Defending Itself against Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei stressed that Iran will not compromise in defending its national security and has the right to target the source of any aggression against the country, warning states that provide their military facilities to aggressors.
Poster | War with Iran pushes U.S. fuel costs higher
Over $90,000,000,000 -- That's how much Americans have paid in extra costs for gas and diesel since the Iran war began, according to data tracked by the Brown University. The added costs amount to more than $689 per U. S.
Report: Israel used 30 years’ worth of ammunition in less than three years of war
Report: Israel used 30 years’ worth of ammunition in less than three years of war Israel has used over 30 years worth of ammunition over the past three years causing heavy burden on the military's personnel, equipment and finances, according to the Israeli newspaper Maariv. While worry escalated over depleted army resources, the paper warned that the toll on personnel was more difficult to reverse amid a rising death toll as well as increasing physical and psychological issues.
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Iraq has called for creating a joint security council between Iran and Saudi Arabia, citing a "crisis of trust" between the two countries, a senior Iraqi official told state broadcaster Iraqiya TV. Qasim al-Araji, the national security adviser to the Iraqi prime minister, indicated that Baghdad had presented the proposal to both Tehran and Riyadh. An Israeli drone strike targeting displaced Palestinians in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah killed two early on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported citing medical sources.
Former US V-P Mike Pence says Ukraine is winning war
Kyiv [Ukraine], August 24 (ANI): Former US Vice-President Mike Pence said Ukrainian forces are gaining ground in their conflict with Russia, claiming that Kyiv's troops have held Russian forces to a stalemate while significantly reshaping the use of drones in modern warfare.
Senior in Iran's Basij says US was 'forced' to ask for ceasefire
Senior in Iran's Basij says US was 'forced' to ask for ceasefire Hossein Taeb, head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit, remarked that that Tehran had not asked for a ceasefire, instead the US was "forced" to call for negotiations. "We reached a document through negotiations, but the other side could not tolerate this document for 60 days and violated it," Iranian media reported Taeb as saying. "They thought they could make this nation sit at home by returning to negotiations," he added.
Iran Gearing Up for Threats of Next 50 Years: Defense Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The caretaker Defense Minister of Iran said the country is studying future threats and designing its defense trajectory to prepare for challenges over the next 50 years, drawing on lessons and intelligence gained from recent confrontation with the enemies.
'We took the head off the snake': US to enter 'new phase' in Iran war very soon, says Speaker Mike Johnson
Washington, DC [US], August 24 (ANI): The war in Iran is slated to transition into 'a new phase' in the near future, according to Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, who noted his expectation that partner nations will provide support during this next stage. 'I think we're going to get into a new phase here very soon.
Israeli military advances into a village in Syria's Daraa
Israeli military advances into a village in Syria's Daraa Israeli forces equipped with military vehicles have reportedly advanced into the village of Maariya in southern Syria's Daraa countryside, according to the Alikhberiya channel.
Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says
Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, the Sunday Telegraph reported. According to the newspaper, the incident appears to mark the first time Iran-linked hackers have successfully shut down such a British facility. The incident occurred alongside a series of attacks on US water infrastructure last month, which affected at least 12 states and caused concern in the White House.
Iran state TV airs threat against Trump’s son Barron
Iranian state television has broadcast a segment describing efforts to reach President Donald Trump’s son Barron and referring to a $10 million reward, an unusually explicit threat against a member of the US president’s immediate family.
Israeli drone strike kills two in central Gaza
Israeli drone strike kills two in central Gaza An Israeli drone strike targeting displaced Palestinians in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah killed two early on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported citing medical sources. The two killed were identified as Mohammed Nasser Abu Assad and Ibrahim Nasser Abu Assad. Israeli warplanes also carried out two strikes near the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital hospital, which was located near the tents targeted.
Israeli forces storm Syria’s Quneitra, detain a civilian
Israeli forces storm Syria’s Quneitra, detain a civilian Israeli troops raided southern Syria’s Quneitra province on Sunday and detained a shepherd in the area, the Alikhbariah channel reported.
