Monitoring Desk
According to global media reports, US and Israeli military operations against Iran have entered their fifth week.
For the first time, Iran-backed groups fired a missile from Yemen toward Israel, which the Israeli defense system claims to have intercepted.
The conflict is no longer limited to Iran and Israel; its impacts are now spreading to other countries in the region.
Bombing of Tehran’s Historic University Sparks Global Outcry
An alleged bombing at Tehran Science and Technology University in Iran’s capital has raised alarm internationally.
The 97-year-old educational institution suffered significant disruption to its academic activities, prompting deep sorrow and condemnation from overseas communities and various quarters.
International sources have condemned targeting educational institutions, noting that universities are traditionally considered safe zones. Such attacks pose a severe threat not only to education but also to global peace.
Yemeni Houthis Launch Missile at Israel for the First Time
The Israeli military reported that Yemen launched a missile toward Israel on Saturday morning.
This marks the first direct attack from Yemen during the Iran-Israel conflict.Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree highlighted multiple potential scenarios for military involvement in support of Iran.
The incident has raised fears of broader regional clashes, particularly threatening trade routes across the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea.
Hezbollah Claims Surface-to-Air Missile Strike on Israeli Jet
Lebanese militia Hezbollah claimed it fired a surface-to-air missile at an Israeli warplane in Beirut.
According to Arab media, this is the first time Hezbollah has employed such a missile, carrying out over 80 operations in the past 24 hours.
Houthis Issue Stern Warning, Hint at Direct Military Action
The Houthi group warned that if additional countries or a NATO-like military alliance joined the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran, it would engage in direct military intervention.
The group’s spokesperson stated, “Our fingers are on the trigger,” adding that immediate action would be taken if a new coalition forms, though the nature of the response was not specified.
Five Indian Civilians Injured by Missile Debris in Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile, but falling debris injured five Indian civilians.
The debris caused fires at two locations, which were promptly extinguished.
Attack on Saudi Airbase Injures 12 US Soldiers
A missile and drone strike on a Saudi military base left at least 12 US soldiers wounded, two critically.
The attack also damaged several US refueling aircraft stationed at the base.
President Trump Criticizes NATO Again
US President Donald Trump expressed renewed frustration with NATO, stating that if allies do not support the US, America is not obliged to provide services for them.
He warned that the US could refuse military assistance in strategic areas such as the Strait of Hormuz, escalating global political tensions.
Global Oil Market Under Pressure — Price Hits $110 per Barrel
Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude prices rose 2.5% to approximately $110 per barrel.
This development is intensifying pressure on the global economy and further increasing energy costs worldwide.
