The US House of Representatives narrowly passed an annual defence policy bill on Wednesday that would authorise a record $1.15 trillion in funding for the Pentagon, as the divisive Iran war drags on. Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the lower chamber in a 216-212 vote, a sign of the growing polarization under President Donald Trump.
Iran’s military says attacked US bases in Kuwait
Iran’s army and its Revolutionary Guards on Thursday said they attacked several US bases in Kuwait following attacks by American forces on Iran.
The Guards claimed attacks on Ali Al Salem base, Camp Udairi and a telecommunications tower, while the army said it targeted Camp Doha, Ali Al Salem base and Camp Arifjan, according to separate statements by the forces carried by state TV.
Iran hackers hit US critical infrastructure: FBI
The FBI’s Cyber Division has warned that Iran-affiliated hackers continue to target operational technology devices across US critical infrastructure, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), causing operational disruption and financial losses in several sectors. The bureau said the attacks involved malicious project file interactions and manipulation of HMI and SCADA data. Updated guidance issued Thursday, expanding on an April advisory, details new methods for detecting malicious changes in Rockwell Automation PLC programs and widens the scope to cover targeting of Schneider Electric, Siemens and other branded controllers. The FBI urged operators to restrict direct internet access to these systems.
Saudi Arabia confirms vessel hit in Red Sea
A vessel belonging to a Saudi company was hit while transiting the Red Sea, Saudi state media reported Thursday citing an official source, after Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed it struck tankers in the waterway.
The source, quoted by state-run Saudi Press Agency, said “the vessel ENCELIA, belonging to a Saudi company, was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the bow of the ship” but that all crew members were safe.
Source: Gulf News
