middle east war 2026

…of Tajik descent, or at minimum not ethnically Russian. Far East: Tensions between Taiwan and China have increased slightly above baseline this week following t…

…RY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Far East: Tensions in the South China Sea remain tenuous as the Philippines adopts a series of new marit…

…Middle East: The Pentagon announced the deployment of at least one THAAD missile battery to Israel, to support the long-range missile defenses already in place. AC: This includes the deployment of conventional US soldiers, which…

…ILA LABOR STRIKE BEGINS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Overnight Israeli forces began their ground invasion of Lebanon. So far, it is unclear as to if this is a limited border incursion or the prelude…

…ISRAEL PREPARES FOR INVASION OF RAFAH, EGYPT RESPONDS BY POSTURING.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Israel continues to prepare for large scale combat operations in Rafah. In response, Egypt has deployed multiple battalions from the…

//The Wire//2000Z July 15, 2025// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: FLOODING CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. CONCERNS GROWING REGARDING SHIFTING PRIORITIES IN WASHINGTON.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- S

…osition as of this morning is at grid: 38PKV7912777100. Far East: Tensions between the Philippines and China escalate following increasingly hostile fishing dis…

…SITUATION IN ISRAEL REMAINS TENSE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: So far, humanitarian aid has largely not been allowed to cross the Rafah border crossing into Gaza, as peace talks have failed to implement a…

…DAY OF JIHAD RESULTS IN FEW ISOLATED ATTACKS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East Front: Israel orders the total evacuation of Gaza north of the Wadi Gaza, which roughly divides Gaza in half. The UN urges…

…CASUALTIES MOUNT ON ALL SIDES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East Front: Israel continues to take casualties in their advance on Gaza City as Information Operations from both sides obfuscate the situation on the ground. Demonstrations…

…Middle East: Thursday night, the M/V CMA CGM Symi was targeted by a drone in the Indian Ocean. Photos have emerged indicating a large fire onboard the vessel, and though no crew were injured, the…

…ATTACKS ON RED SEA SHIPPING INCREASE IN FREQUENCY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: In response to Iranian missile strikes, Pakistan strikes targets in Iran. Last night, ISIS forces in Iraq successfully downed an American MQ…

…Middle East: Preparations continue for American retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets. AC: Rhetoric among diplomats and politicians leaking information to the press indicates that the response to the Tower 22 drone strike m

…In response to events in the Middle East, Malaysia has announced that Israeli ships will be restricted from using Malaysian ports, and from anchoring within their territorial waters. AC: It is unclear as to if the…

…Middle East: U.S. defense officials have confirmed that airstrikes will be conducted against Iranian groups in Iraq and Syria. AC: Letting an adversary know where military actions are going to take place is likely to…

…Middle East: Fighting remains intense in Khan Younis as IDF troops seek to maintain a foothold in Gaza’s second-largest city. Skirmishes remain constant along the Lebanese border, as well as in West Bank. Today…