Middle East
Iraq PM hosts Iranian-backed militias to push disarmament, consolidate state control
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi met Iranian-backed militias to push them to disarm and join state command, aiming to limit armed group influence while avoiding conflict.
Trump says US will not return to war against Iran unless American troops are killed - report
Trump-Netanyahu call, restraint on Beirut strike signals 'Iranian victory,’ INSS researcher warns
US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains
Both Netblocks and Kentik reported a "partial" restoration of connectivity on Tuesday, following a NYT report estimating nearly two million people had lost work due to the shutdown.
The new Israel and the new Palestine: ‘Kairos’ and peace in the Middle East - opinion
True peace is not a static political treaty; it is a dynamic, evolutionary process that creates the conditions for human flourishing, reflection, and moral perfection.
Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran
The KC-46 is outfitted with a kitchen, oven, bathroom, and temperature controls that allow it to better regulate the temperature levels.
‘People will lose hope’: Iranians smuggle messages to ‘Post’ begging Trump to return to war
“The people of Iran are in a very bad psychological state and have little hope for the future,” Z., an older Iranian professional, wrote.
Indian delegation says India, Israel ‘civilizational partners,’ ties only to get stronger
“India understands terrorism. Israel understands terrorism,” Nikhil Chandwani said. “That is perhaps why Modi and Netanyahu came together and signed a lot of pacts."
WATCH: IDF confirms new Hamas military wing chief Muhammad Ouda killed shortly after predecessor
He joined al-Hadad, Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad Deif, Muhammad Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and other top Hamas officials who Israel has assassinated since October 7, 2023.
IRGC claims it shot down MQ-9 reaper drone, fired at F-35 and intel drone over Iranian airspace
The IRGC added that it reserved the "legitimate and definite" right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the US, state media reported.
Deadly Hezbollah drones could reach Jerusalem, Tel Aviv if gov't doesn't act, Liberman warns
According to Liberman, the government must “come to its senses” and make “real decisions” rather than continue what he described as an unclear military approach in the North.
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem reportedly targeted twice as Beirut braces for escalation
The report came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he had instructed the IDF to intensify attacks against the terrorist organization.
Iran orders internet restored after 87-day wartime blackout cuts off millions - report
The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown.