Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran-US tensions escalate
CENTCOM Commander completes 10-day trip to the Middle East The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a 10-day trip to the Middle East on Aug. 15 that included visits to six countries and to a US Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea. Adm. Brad Cooper met with senior civilian and military leaders in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab…
Israel launched airstrikes on Lebanon as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to heat up. US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper wrapped up a 10-day tour of the Middle East on August 15, meeting with leaders in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Over 50,000 American troops are currently deployed in the region to support various missions.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, condemned the recent Iranian attacks on two tankers belonging to ADNOC, which are taking place while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Albudaiwi called these actions a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to maritime navigation and international trade, in violation of UN conventions and Security Council resolutions.
Yemen has become engulfed in civil conflict as the Houthis, backed by Iran, have intensified attacks on areas they control, causing fear among the Yemeni population.
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