Michael A. Horowitz

After several years of writing, it's amazing to finally get my hands on actual copies. As I mention in the book, writing about the future of this region can often feel like a pointless task. But I think we've also been stuck arguing about our past rather than looking at what the future might look like if nothing changes. You can order pre-order yours here geni.us/gLHAW

APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — #Kuwait says its air defenses are working to intercept incoming Iranian fire.

Once close strategic partners, Türkiye and Israel are now locked in one of the Middle East’s deepest rivalries. In #AlMajalla, Michael Horowitz explores how years of political tensions, regional competition, and the Gaza war have driven relations between Ankara and Tel Aviv to a historic low. en.majalla.com/node/332067

A drone was intercepted by Israel's air force, near the border with Syria. The origin of the drone is being investigated.

Both Fattah-1 and Kheibar Shekan have been employed during the current war. Operational patterns suggest Iran may be relying more heavily on Kheybar Shekan, consistent with its lower production costs. Haj Qassem is also possible, though no evidence pointing to its employment yet.

Kuwait says Iran attacked the same power and water desalination plant for a second time in two days

Israeli military releases another statement following the Iranian attack against Aqaba: Following the launches towards Jordan, several interceptors were fired at debris from the intercepted missiles in order to rule out the possibility of shrapnel falling within Israeli territory. As a result, fragments of an interceptor were identified that fell in an open area near the city of Eilat, causing no damage and no injuries.

Ukraine's Security Service successfully struck shadow fleet tanker Avero in the Black Sea and three oil depots deep inside Russia. 🎥: @ServiceSsu

Explosion sound in Abadan, according to Iranian opposition channel Vahid

#BREAKING The National Resistance: Our forces are engaged in clashes with the Houthis south of Hodeidah, and we spotted militia movements toward Jabal Dabas and dealt with them firmly #south24

Missile trail/possible interception, earlier over Aqaba Jordan - as viewed from Israel's port city of Eilat

#Ukraine's President Zelenskiy said Ukrainian armed forces struck threeoil and depots and a fuel facility in Russia's Stravropol region

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week to present a plan to US President Donald Trump on how to disarm Iran-backed group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon. english.aawsat.com/arab-world/529…

تتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة معادية ، إثر العدوان الإيراني الاثم. تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش أن أصوات الانفجارات إن سمعت فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية. يرجى من الجميع التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن الجهات المختصة. #الجيش_الكويتي

CENTCOM Statement on Recently Fallen, Missing U.S. Service Members TAMPA, Fla. — On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing. Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged. Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty. Out of respect for the families, CENTCOM will withhold additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified.

Iran's southern province of Homozgan hit by three US airstrikes on Saturday - Mehr

Iran has suspended its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding with the United States after Washington "violated all of its obligations" under the agreement, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday. "The United States has effectively trampled all of its commitments and suspended them," Gharibabadi said. "We have also suspended our commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding and are not implementing them." Gharibabadi said Iran was focused on defending the country and accused the United States of violating the agreement through what he described as "aggressive actions." He said there was no new information regarding possible talks with Washington, adding: "We are busy defending the country." iranintl.com/en/202607189183

Saudi govt alerting residents in Yanbu of likely Iranian or Houthi strikes.

The moment a drone struck the Wildberries logistics center at Elektrostal in the Moscow region. 🎥Astra

Kuwait electricity company says Iranian attack on a new power and desalination plant this morning.

Scoop: The Trump administration notified Israel it is sending dozens more refueling planes to the country ahead of a potential expansion of military operations against Iran, three U.S. and Israeli officials said. My story on @axios axios.com/2026/07/17/tru…