Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched missile strikes targeting Israel, opening a new front in the conflict and raising the stakes across the region. At the same time, the United States has deployed nearly 2,500 Marines, signaling a significant military buildup as tensions spiral. In a major development, an Israeli strike has hit the Al Araby TV office in Tehran, forcing the network off-air. Visuals emerging from the site show shattered glass, debris scattered across the streets, and clear signs of blast damage, highlighting how media infrastructure is now caught in the crossfire. The situation is rapidly expanding beyond isolated flashpoints. The Strait of Hormuz remains under intense scrutiny, with fears that any disruption could choke global oil supply routes and trigger a fresh wave of price shocks. WATCH

Donald Trump delivers one of his most provocative remarks yet, claiming that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was “kissing my a**” during a critical phase of rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict. Trump alleges that the Saudi leader initially expected weak leadership from Washington, but quickly recalibrated as the US asserted its strength on the global stage. The comment, blunt and controversial, underscores Trump’s broader claim that America’s position in the Middle East has dramatically shifted in its favor. But the moment doesn’t end there. In a surprising pivot, Trump goes on to praise Mohammed bin Salman, calling him a “fantastic man” and a “winner.” WATCH