Regional Tensions

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Iraq Reopens Airspace and All Airports After 40-Day Shutdown

The move follows a reported two-week U.S.–Iran pause in hostilities.

Pakistan and Afghanistan Trade Heavy Fire After Fragile Truce Ends

China Bans Japanese Lawmaker Keiji Furuya Over Taiwan Visits

Canada Urges NATO to Elevate Arctic Security With Permanent Presence

Missiles Over Dubai as Iran, US and Israel Trade Strikes Across the Gulf

U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned Tanker Bertha in Indian Ocean After Caribbean Pursuit

Iran’s IRGC Navy Conducts First At-Sea Launch of Sayyad-3G Air-Defense Missile

UN Demands Houthi Release of 73 Detained Staff as Security Council Pushes Renewed Yemen Talks

Iran Unveils Underground IRGC Missile Base as Commanders Tout Offensive Doctrine

Israel Strikes Gaza and Southern Lebanon, 11 Reported Dead in Gaza as Evacuations Ordered

Pakistan, Qatar Leaders Hold Call on Regional Tensions, Vow Continued Coordination

Israel’s ‘Wing of Zion’ Leaves Israeli Airspace, Briefly Lands in Greece, Then Returns

Fighting Continues on Thailand–Cambodia Border After Trump-Announced Ceasefire Falls Through

Taliban Say Pakistani Strikes Kill 10 Civilians in Afghanistan After Peshawar Security HQ Attack

China Travel Agencies Halt Japan Tours as Beijing Tightens Warnings Over Taiwan Dispute

Afghan Border Talks Strain as Cross-Border Fire Kills Five in Spin Boldak

Afar Says Tigray Forces Entered Region in Alleged Breach of 2022 Peace Deal

Persian X Post Tagging Khamenei Alleges IRGC Power Split and Air-Defense Gaps

UN Peacekeepers Report Israeli Drone Neutralized, Then Grenade and Tank Fire in South Lebanon

Japan Moves to Lift Remaining Defense Export Curbs Under New LDP–Ishin Agenda