Sep 17, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

The military confrontation between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz has intensified following reciprocal strikes. US Central Command announced it destroyed five vessels linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after an attempted attack on American naval ships. In response, Iranian forces launched 20 missiles targeting US military positions in Jordan.

Iranian state media reported that its forces struck six vessels, including three oil tankers and a US aircraft carrier. US intelligence officials warned that the Revolutionary Guard may escalate further. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed the vital waterway remains open, stating Tehran faces "great difficulty." Emergency crews successfully extinguished a fire on a damaged commercial vessel, allowing maritime traffic to continue under heightened security measures.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.

At least five civilians were killed and 16 others sustained injuries following widespread Russian attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, according to local emergency services.

Russian forces carried out nearly 60 bombardments targeting five distinct districts across the region. The strikes inflicted severe casualties, with three deaths and five injuries recorded in the Kamianske district. In Pavlohrad, two people were killed and seven others were wounded. Additional attacks hit the Nikopol district, causing further casualties and sparking fires that required intervention from regional emergency crews. Local authorities continue to assess damage to infrastructure as rescue operations conclude.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

Cross-border attacks and frontline engagements continue to cause casualties and disrupt commercial operations across Ukraine and Russia.

Ukrainian drone strikes recently targeted major Russian logistics hubs, igniting fires at a Wildberries facility in Leningrad Oblast and multiple sites belonging to e-commerce retailer Ozon, causing its stock to plummet. Russian authorities reported civilian casualties from drone incidents, including five deaths in Moscow Oblast and seven on a beach near Gelendzhik in Krasnodar Krai.

In Ukraine, a Russian attack on Kyiv left nine people dead and 33 injured. Along the front lines, Russian forces achieved tactical advances near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian troops progressed toward Velyka Novosilka. Meanwhile, Belarus has established a new air assault brigade along its border with Ukraine.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Guardian, The Insider

The United States military has executed fresh airstrikes against Iranian missile sites on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first direct attack on Iranian territory in a month. Iranian state media confirmed that six naval personnel died during recent bombardments.

Despite the military escalation, diplomatic efforts persist. Qatari officials stated that discussions remain active to secure an agreement between Washington and Tehran, while Iran reported reaching an agreement with Oman on a new maritime route through the strait, provided external forces do not interfere.

However, negotiations face obstacles after US President Donald Trump announced plans to seek financial "compensations" from Tehran for past casualties tied to Iranian actions, adding friction to near-term diplomatic prospects.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info.

United States President Donald Trump has warned of potential additional military strikes against Iran following a recent exchange of fire targeting military sites in Bandar Abbas and Sirik. Trump asserted that Tehran is eager to negotiate a diplomatic agreement with Washington to halt further military escalation.

In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran does not seek a wider war but warned that his government will "decisively respond to aggressors." Meanwhile, Iranian naval officials rejected claims regarding severe damage to their military assets, asserting that their forces remain fully operational along the southern coast.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).