All articles tagged with #military escalation
The IDF says Hezbollah could enter a conflict if Iran is attacked, so it is preparing for possible attacks on northern Israeli towns, with officials signaling Hezbollah may scale back initial escalation to avoid a full-blown war.
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman told a private Washington briefing that if President Trump doesn’t proceed with threats against Iran, the regime could be emboldened, signaling a shift from earlier Saudi caution as U.S. actions and regional tensions with Tehran continue.
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a Russian oil depot in Volgograd, amid ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, including the use of a hypersonic missile, as tensions escalate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
North Korea claimed to have shot down a South Korean drone that entered its airspace, alleging it was equipped with surveillance cameras, while South Korea denied the flight and called for an investigation. The incident follows previous drone disputes between the two countries, amid ongoing tensions and accusations involving drone incursions and military activities.
Moscow warns that the US seizure of a Russian tanker could lead to military escalation at sea, highlighting tensions between the two nations.
The US claims to have conducted a large-scale strike in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, amid heightened tensions and military activity in the region, with Venezuela condemning the actions as aggression and declaring a national emergency.
The US conducted military strikes in Venezuela following threats by President Trump against Maduro, with explosions reported in Caracas and other regions, prompting Maduro to declare a national emergency amid accusations that the US aims to seize Venezuela's oil resources.
Israel has warned the US that recent Iranian missile drills may be cover for a surprise attack, amid heightened tensions and concerns over Iran's military capabilities and intentions, with discussions of potential future strikes and strategic shifts within Iran's military leadership.
Israeli officials warn that Iran's recent missile exercises could be a cover for an attack, prompting heightened alert and coordination with U.S. forces, amid concerns of a potential escalation in Iran's missile capabilities and regional tensions.
The US has announced an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including advanced missile systems and artillery, which has angered China and heightened regional tensions amid ongoing geopolitical disputes.
Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked an oil tanker in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, causing a fire and casualties, amid ongoing Ukrainian efforts to target Russian oil infrastructure and military assets, though details about the vessel involved remain unverified.
The U.S. is escalating its pressure on Venezuela by preparing to seize more oil tankers and potentially conducting land strikes, aiming to weaken Maduro's regime amid ongoing sanctions and military actions.
North Korea launched a suspected short-range ballistic missile toward eastern waters, escalating its weapons testing amid stalled talks with the US and South Korea, with increased military activity and regional tensions.
The Trump administration has deployed warships, fighter jets, and surveillance aircraft to the region as part of an armed conflict against narco-terrorists, with U.S. forces closing in on Venezuela.
The article discusses the Trump administration's recent military actions in Latin America, including the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean and targeted strikes against alleged drug smuggling vessels, which are criticized as illegal and potentially escalatory, with concerns over the use of terminology like 'terrorist' and the legality of extrajudicial killings.