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Why Israel could not let Iran’s missile attack go unanswered - analysis
From Washington’s perspective, that makes sense. Trump is trying to preserve negotiations with Iran and avoid a return to open regional war but, from Israel’s perspective, that logic is incomplete.
Netanyahu 'won't have any choice' but to accept Iran deal, Trump tells FT
Members of Iranian soccer staff wait to receive US visas ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach
What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit? - analysis
Beijing is waiting and wondering what comes next, much like Sparta did prior to the outbreak of war in 431 BCE.
Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
Iran ‘frighteningly close’ to developing nuclear weapons, US energy secretary says - report
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed that he considers even 20%-enriched uranium "very concerning," given the size of Iran's stockpile.
Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system
Smart Shooter's SMASH systems are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026, according to a company statement.
Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism
Judge David Wecht said in a statement that he believed antisemitism has moved from the fringe of the Democratic Party to the mainstream.
Iran retains access to majority of missile launch sites, US intelligence shows - report
According to The New York Times, Iran can also use the missile stockpiles in non-operational sites by transferring them via mobile launchers.
Pentagon declassifies first batch of UFO files as part of Trump transparency campaign
The US military reported sightings of erratically moving objects and unexplained flashes of light across the Middle East.
Most Americans say Trump faces greater assassination threat after recent series of attacks - poll
The poll also found that Americans remain divided over whether rhetoric from Trump’s political opponents bears responsibility for assassination attempts against him.
One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative
Congressman Brad Sherman had requested $1,400,000 for the program from the House Committee on Appropriations last May, for the 2026 fiscal year.
Iraqi PM-designate caught between US endorsement, militia violence - report
The endorsement is contingent on Ali al-Zaidi excluding Iran-backed militias from his potential government, a move that could prompt those militias to fight back.
