Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait and the UAE, escalating regional tensions following reported U.S. bombings in southern Iran.
Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait and the UAE, escalating regional tensions following reported U.S. bombings in southern Iran. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Iran continued launching strikes against U.S. military installations and American allies in the Middle East on Thursday, despite the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announcing the previous day that its own bombing campaign had ended. Iranian officials said the latest attacks targeted U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while Kuwait confirmed that its territory came under a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks before dawn. KEY QUOTE: “The continuation of these brazen assaults reflects a hostile approach and…Open
Two former Chinese military officers have been detained in South Korea, accused of spying near critical U.S. military installations, raising concerns about regional security and diplomatic tensions.
Two former Chinese military officers have been detained in South Korea, accused of spying near critical U.S. military installations. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: South Korean authorities have arrested two former Chinese military officers accused of spying on or around major U.S. military installations. WHEN & WHERE: The incidents occurred near Gunsan Air Base and Camp Humphreys, two critical U.S. military installations located south of Seoul, South Korea. Gunsan is home to the U.S. 8th Fighter Wing, while Camp Humphreys is the largest U.S. military base outside continental America. DETAIL: One suspect, a Chinese national in his sixties, allegedly monitored air traffic control communications near Kunsan Air Base during multiple visits…Open
The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.