U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia and UAE carried out secret attacks in Iran
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out attacks in Iran, according to a report published on 14 May 2026.The allegation comes as Gulf Arab states reassess how to deter Iran after the war.The report says the covert actions were carried out by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but it does not provide further operational detail in the supplied material.It also links the reported attacks to wider regional concerns about security and deterrence.The immediate significance is political and strategic rather than military in the supplied record.The report says Gulf states are weighing their options after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Northern Europe defense conference focuses on NATO readiness and Eastern Flank defense
Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, co-chaired the 2026 Northern Europe Chiefs of Defense Conference in Vilnius, Latvia, alongside General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, Chief of Defence of Lithuania. The conference was held on May 11 and 12 and brought together senior military leaders from across the region and Allied nations. The event was focused on strengthening combined military operations and modern warfighting, with the stated aim of enabling Allies to improve their contributions to Europe's conventional defense. Participants represented the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 09:03 LONDON
Rubio warns Iranian boats firing at Americans will be blown up
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended US military action during an exchange of fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz.He said Iranian boats firing at Americans would be "blown up".Rubio made the comments in Rome, according to the supplied report.He also said he expected Iran to respond on Friday to a US peace proposal.The remarks point to a sharp rise in tension around one of the world's most sensitive waterways.The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global energy shipments, so any military confrontation there can quickly draw wider concern.The supplied material does not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
