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.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi delivers a televised address after assuming office, in Baghdad, Iraq May 16, 2026.
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jet climbs after taking off from the former Roosevelt Roads naval base, after the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, January 4, 2026.

Trump says US will not return to war against Iran unless American troops are killed - report

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give thumbs-up at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Trump-Netanyahu call, restraint on Beirut strike signals 'Iranian victory,’ INSS researcher warns

Bitcoins are seen on the background of the Iranian flag (illustrative)

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.

Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains.

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 and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.

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.

IDF receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, May 27, 2026.

‘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.

People cross a street near a billboard on the facade of a building depicting the Strait of Hormuz with a caption in Persian reading "Forever in Iran's Hand", at Vanak Square in Tehran on May 25, 2026.

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."

The Israel-India Friendship Club delegation visits the Knesset in Jerusalem. May, 2026.

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.  

Hamas members look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the yellow line, in Gaza City, November 12, 2025.

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.

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted drone aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, US, June 25, 2015.

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.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

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.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accepts condolences for the death of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 2, 2024.

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.

An Iranian woman, Boshra, shows her mobile phone, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.