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Pakistan takes on role of peacemaker, but it comes with risks - analysis
As Pakistan steps forward as a peacemaker, it is joined by Turkey, Qatar, China, and other countries. It remains to be seen if Pakistan can build the trust needed for peace.
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson
Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Blindness to the global threat: The folly of American isolationism - opinion
Isolationism threatens America’s security as radical ideologies spread. It's time for the US to confront global threats and protect its future.
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of Texas race, clearing way for candidate he called a ‘known neo-Nazi’
Brandon Herrera, known on YouTube as “The AK Guy,” is a gun-rights activist whose YouTube output includes videos admiring Nazi firearms.
US, Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic, consular relations
Meanwhile, White House official Stephen Miller told a gathering of Latin American military leaders on Thursday that drug cartels can only be defeated with military force.
The Kurdistan region of Iraq fears being dragged into Iran war - analysis
As Iran faces US and Israeli strikes, Iraq’s Kurdistan Region fears being pulled into the conflict amid drone attacks, militia activity, and growing concerns about regional escalation.
Hegseth to Katz: Continue against Iran to the end, we are with you
The defense minister told the defense secretary he appreciated the unprecedented coordination between the sides.
WATCH: Israel launches flights to return citizens stranded abroad amid war with Iran
Flights are planned from Muscat to Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, London's Heathrow, Madrid, and Rome as well as from Riyadh to Frankfurt.
Trump's young voters split on Iran: Support Khamenei hit, concerned about next steps
"It could absolutely turn into the right move, or we could stay in Iran for 30-plus years, spend a ton of money - money that could have been spent at home," Leary said.
US, Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say
While a final decision has not yet been made, the goal of a joint operation would be to create room for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise up.
Arab media split as Gulf states condemn Iran while Iran-aligned actors denounce US-Israel strikes
Gulf governments emphasize sovereignty and civilian protection as Iran-aligned actors frame the confrontation as external aggression
Shooter wearing Iranian flag shirt kills three, injures 14 in Austin, Texas
According to law enforcement, the shooter, a Senegalese citizen, wore a shirt with an Iranian flag and a sweatshirt that said "Property of Allah" on it.
