# Middle East security
Latest news and articles about Middle East security
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Iran Intensifies Missile Posture in 46th 'True Promise‑4' Operation, Deploying Heavy and Super‑Heavy Rockets
Iran has carried out the 46th round of its “True Promise‑4” military operation, deploying heavy and super‑heavy missiles in exercises that emphasize longer‑range strike capabilities. The manoeuvre is part of a sustained effort to professionalize and publicize Iran’s missile forces, with implications for regional deterrence and security calculations.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows Revenge and Threatens Renewed Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Mujtaba Khamenei’s first statement as Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge for his predecessor’s killing, renews the threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and urges neighbouring states to close US military bases. The mix of maritime threats, strikes on foreign bases, and economic reprisals raises the probability of regional escalation and immediate disruptions to global energy markets.
Israel Announces New Airstrikes on Tehran; Targets IRGC Aerospace Command and 50 Ammunition Depots
Israel announced it conducted a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran targeting the IRGC Aerospace Force headquarters and roughly 50 ammunition depots, saying it will continue to strike Iranian military sites. Tehran has not publicly responded, and the claim marks a notable escalation with risks of wider regional retaliation and diplomatic fallout.
Legal Experts Say US–Israeli Strike on Iran Lacks International Law Justification
The United States and Israel conducted a joint pre‑emptive strike on Iran on February 28, a step Washington justified as necessary to head off an imminent threat. Legal experts say the action lacks clear backing in international law and risks eroding norms that limit the use of force, raising the prospect of broader regional escalation and diplomatic fallout.
Images of Destruction in Tehran’s Heart Raise Stakes for Regional Escalation
State media photographs show damaged buildings near Tehran’s Revolution Square after an aerial strike on March 4, underscoring a worrying escalation by bringing violence into Iran’s capital. The strike raises political, regional and economic stakes by increasing the risk of retaliatory measures and broader instability in the Middle East.
Iran Says It Shot Down and Seized Intact Israeli Hermes 900 Drone — A Potential Intelligence Windfall
Iran's IRGC says it shot down and captured an Israeli Hermes 900 drone intact and armed, and has handed it to aerospace experts for technical analysis. If verified, the seizure could provide Tehran with valuable intelligence on Israeli UAV technology and fuel both tactical countermeasure development and regional signaling.
Teeth, Not Reach: Iran Says Missiles Capped at 2,000 km as Geneva Talks Resume
Iran’s foreign minister rejected U.S. claims that Tehran is building missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland, saying Iran has limited missile ranges to 2,000 km and frames the arsenal as defensive. The declaration arrives as Iranian and U.S. representatives resume indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, and will be scrutinised for credibility and verifiability by Western and regional observers.
Israel Announces First New Maneuver Division in Decades as It Prepares for High‑Intensity War
The Israel Defense Forces announced the creation of a new 38th maneuver division — the first new deep‑penetration division since the 1970s — drawn from training units and slated to reach combat capability by 2027. The move signals a long‑term shift toward preparing for large‑scale, high‑intensity warfare and has implications for regional deterrence, logistics demands, and international support.
U.S. CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel as High‑Level American Delegation Heads to Jerusalem
CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper visited Israel on 24 January, with U.S. media and Israeli broadcasters reporting his arrival and the presence of a high‑level U.S. delegation. The combined military and diplomatic visit signals Washington’s continued operational coordination and political engagement with Israel amid persistent regional tensions.
Iran Warns Any Strike on Its Territory Would Turn All U.S. Bases into Legitimate Targets
On 22 January, a senior commander of Iran’s Hatam al‑Anbiya Central Command warned that any attack on Iranian territory would immediately make U.S. interests and bases legitimate targets, promising swift and destructive retaliation. The statement broadens Tehran’s claimed right to retaliate and raises the risk that a limited incident could escalate into a wider confrontation, complicating U.S. deterrence and regional security.