Middle East war predictions: 12-21 August 2026

In my predictions for the ongoing 5-15 August 2026 period, I had expected the war to continue. I had expected the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz to be highly active, as well as several parts of Saudi Arabia as well central Yemen. This has indeed proven to be the case, with notably a surprise attack by the Ansar Allah on Yemeni military camps, leading to an estimated 30 to 60 deaths, which were all areas right on the prediction line. Several attacks have also occurred in Saudi areas by the Red Sea. Here's a visual recap of August 6-9 alone for Yemen & Saudi Arabia:

I had also anticipated incidents in the Aqaba area of Jordan, and incidents or earthquake in the Suez, but so far I have not received reports corresponding to these. I had said that rather than Iran itself, it would be largely the "periphery" that would be highly active: and that has been the case, with the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi, Yemen and the Kurdish areas of Iraq all quite highly active. Dubai was right there on one of a highly malefic prediction lines: it did see several blasts at the Port of Jebel Ali, attributed by authorities to an industrial accident. South Lebanon-Israel-Palestine area was expected to be active, and that was the case.

Now what happens next, during 11-21 August? I expect the war to not only continue but be heavy in this period, and besides the "periphery," I expect Iranian territory itself very much in play in this period.

I expect Yemen to continue seeing strong attacks and counterattacks, with the conflict between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and the rebel Ansar Allah forces intensifying strongly. Several parts of Saudi Arabia continue to look prone to airstrikes. Kurdish areas of Iran-Iraq continue to look accident-prone. Oman, particularly Muscat-Seeb area, makes a return, and there may be incidents. Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE may also see strikes or other incidents, and the Basrah-Khuzestan-Bushehr area of Iraq-Iran looks highly incident prone. The Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman all look active. South Lebanon-Israel-Palestine area continues to see strong violence.

Now, if my anticipation about the continuation of war during 12-21 August 2026 is wrong, then instead of strong events of a war, one would get relatively "minor" incidents: accidents, landmines exploding, light and moderate quakes, storms, etc. However, the happening of events is near-certain near the prediction lines: the only question that remains is of their intensity. Everything operates in the context of relativity, as astrology is defined by an event's imprint on mass consciousness.

Let's get on now with the actual prediction lines.

PREDICTIONS

Noteworthy malefic incidents, strong ground activity (collapse of buildings and structures, fall of objects to the ground, earthquakes, landslides, etc.), airstrikes and/or notable accidents are likely near (within 250 km of the line, but mostly much, much closer) the following prediction lines. You may extrapolate all lines further at both their ends; I have looked only at the most relevant sections, but events can occur on extrapolated sections of the lines, too.

You will notice that the lines are many more and heavily concentrated this time around, signifying that war may be heavy in this period. (I could have given fewer lines, as many lines are too close to each other, but I like extra colour.)

(For dates till 15 August 2026, this post ought to be read in conjunction with the earlier-published predictions for 5-15 August period.)

This post is published on 9 August 2026 at 20:20 hours UTC. This post won't be edited once it's published.

• Straight line running through 26°00′N, 60°23′E (near Sartap, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran). Landslides or collapse of structures, troubles for labourers/blue collar workers or for the old or poor, troubles for the very wealthy, troubles for politicians, religious people, state ministers and bureaucrats, or strong precipitation also likely near this line.

• Line between 30°00′N, 59°21′E (north of Lengbarut, Kerman, Iran) and 25°53′N, 60°07′E (northwest of Shamil, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran).

• Line between 29°48′N, 58°09′E (near Keshit, Kerman, Iran) and 23°00′N, 59°17′E (off Fins, Muscat Governorate, Oman).

• Line between 29°00′N, 54°48′E (near Sang-e Sefid, Fars, Iran) and 24°36′N, 55°22′E (near Al Ajban, Abu Dhabi, UAE). Landslides or collapse of structures, troubles for labourers/blue collar workers or for the old or poor, troubles for the very wealthy, troubles for politicians, religious people, state ministers and bureaucrats, or strong precipitation also likely near this line.

• Line between 27°00′N, 51°51′E (a point in the Persian Gulf) and 23°36′N, 52°08′E (near Al Jazeerah, Abu Dhabi, UAE).

When extended north to 31°30′N, 51°26′E, the line can be seen passing close by Bushehr (Iran):

Further north, to 36°23′N, 50°56′E, the line can be seen passing very close to major Iranian centres of power such as capital Tehran, Isfahan, Kashan and Qom:

An earthquake, too, in northern Iran or the Caspian Sea is highly likely.

• Straight line running through 29°36′N, 51°03′E (near Dasht Goor, Bushehr, Iran). Copious rainfall, strong winds, troubles to women or the young or to those people or institutions in art, fashion or luxury sectors, or troubles for the wealthy could also occur near this line.

• Line between 35°00′N, 50°24′E (near Saveh, Markazi, Iran) and 31°06′N, 50°45′E (near Doruhan-e Gelal, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran).

• Straight line running through 28°23′N, 49°04′E (off Khafji, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia). Incidents of drowning, prominent incidents of shooting or terrorism, troubles for the young, copious rains and notable instances of deception or fraud also could occur near this line.

• Line between 36°36′N, 48°18′E (near Gugjeh Qeya, Zanjan, Iran) and 33°00′N, 48°31′E (near Sirom, Lorestan, Iran). Copious rainfall, troubles to women or the young or to those people or institutions in art, fashion or luxury sectors, or troubles for the wealthy could also occur near this line.

When extended south, the same line can be described thus: between 30°48′N, 48°38′E (near Zeyl, Khuzestan, Iran) and 24°41′N, 48°58′E (near Al Hunayy, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia).

• Line between 36°12′N, 47°11′E (near Kacheh Gonbad, Kurdistan, Iran) and 33°42′N, 47°17′E (near Chme Ghale, Lorestan Province, Iran). Incidents of drowning, prominent incidents of shooting or terrorism, troubles for the young, copious rains and notable instances of deception or fraud also could occur near this line.

• Straight line running through 33°42′N, 45°37′E (southeast of Mandali, Diyala Governorate, Iraq). This is a line very strongly prone to violence, fires/explosions and accidents. Storms, too, could occur in some parts near this line.

• Line between 31°00′N, 45°15′E (near Salman Ash Shatnan, Al Muthanna Governorate, Iraq) and 23°23′N, 45°18′E (southwest of Ar Rayn, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia). This, too, is a line very strongly prone to violence, fires/explosions and accidents. Storms, too, could occur in some parts near this line.

• Line between 19°53′N, 43°56′E (near Al Qirah, Aseer Province, Saudi Arabia) and 14°05′N, 43°53′E (northeast of Al Mazāḩin, Ibb, Yemen).

• Straight line running through 15°35′N, 43°39′E (near Hajjah, Yemen). This, too, is a line very strongly prone to violence, fires/explosions and accidents. Storms, too, could occur in some parts near this line.

• Line between 34°00′N, 35°10′E (off Beirut, Lebanon) and 31°06′N, 34°45′E (near Ramat Hovav, South District, Israel). Landslides or collapse of structures, troubles for labourers/blue collar workers or for the old or poor, troubles for the very wealthy, troubles for politicians, religious people, state ministers and bureaucrats, or strong precipitation also likely near this line. All of Lebanon, Israel and Palestine are very close to the line, and Jordan's capital Amman, too, is well within the prediction range.

See my long-term predictions for the world here. For more predictions about weather, earthquakes, accidents and specific events in other parts of the world, you may visit Astro Weather Watch.

Note: Regularly updated lists of some of my successful predictions in the past can be found here. They include Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination and the U.S.-Israel-Iran war's beginning and overall conduct so far; popular unrest in Iran; the UAE's troubles in real estate, economy and foreign relations; Keir Starmer's stepping down as UK Prime Minister; Brown University and Bondi Beach mass shootings; India's trade troubles with the U.S. and worsening economy; the CBSE and NEET examination scandals in India, and the subsequent strong protests against and troubles for Modi government in late July 2026; the Twelve-Day War; the timing of India's missile strikes on Pakistan; the death of Pope Francis; Trump win; several elections correctly called; and numerous earthquakes, accidents and other disasters (such as the UPS plane crash in Kentucky or the Boeing B-52 bomber crash in California; the Switzerland, Hong Kong, Dhaka, and Ōita fires; or the Sanriku, Iwate, Kumamoto, Shigatse, Kamchatka, Venezuela and Western Cuba notable earthquakes).

Forward to a friend and let them know about how they can subscribe. (Hint: It's here.) For weather & earthquake predictions, head over here. For my palmistry page, you may go here.

Maybe you happen to know some journalist or influencer? Do not be hesitant to forward to them this content!

And do you happen to know of events that matched my predictions? Email me the details of this event!

And if you want me to increase the range of the countries and types of predictions I cover, as well as their accuracy (notably regarding dates of events), one of the best ways is to make a generous donation if you can afford it. It would be greatly appreciated as very few astrologers practise mundane astrology.

Keep reading, keep supporting!

Disclaimer: The predictions or interpretations provided on this website (palmistankur.com) and/or in any email newsletter associated with this website for any individual, region, country, political group or party, organisation or business or for anything else are for entertainment purpose only. This includes predictions or interpretations about corporate firms and/or their stock prices and/or the future of a political party, individual, ruler and/or government. Nothing is guaranteed to happen: astrology is a probabilistic science, not a deterministic science. Services offered by Palmist Ankur or any content published by Palmist Ankur are NOT a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any securities, commodity, bonds or any other financial instruments. Services offered by Palmist Ankur or any content published by Palmist Ankur are NOT a recommendation or solicitation to cancel or make any modifications to travel or hotel bookings, travel or transportation plans, etc. While the information that Palmist Ankur provides you is with aims to serve as a guide, it does not replace professional advice. By subscribing to the content of this website or purchasing any other type of service, you fully agree and understand this and waive Palmist Ankur off any responsibility and liability from this event and its outcome. Palmist Ankur is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services. Read Terms & Conditions in full for the usage of this website and its offered services here.