Middle East
Iranian nuclear program degraded by up to two years, Pentagon says
The results of the strikes are being closely watched to see how far they may have set back Iran's nuclear program, after President Donald Trump said it had been obliterated.
Mystery deaths in Tehran sparks concern over Swiss diplomats safety
Hamas expected to respond to hostage deal in next 24 hours after Israel gives green light - sources
Who is behind the mysterious drone attack targets Kurdish region in Iraq? - analysis
Rats, snakes, devils: Tehran art gallery unveils exhibition of antisemitic cartoons made during war
While some of the cartoons display images of the IDF or Tel Aviv, others take Jewish symbols or paraphernalia and warp them into something representative of violence.
Russia and China's influence wanes in the Middle East after 12-Day War – analysis
While both countries have aimed to expand their influence in the Middle East, they have remained silent after the Israel-Iran War.
Houthis vow to continue attacking Israel, boast 'hypersonic' missiles - analysis
While the Houthis claimed to have targeted Israel with a hypersonic “Palestine 2” missile, there is no evidence that it is actually hypersonic.
‘Mossad’ Farsi X account crowns exile journalist for cracking Iran’s hush-hush war-chief mystery
The game started a day earlier, when Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that the regime would not reveal the commander’s identity “for his protection.”
Surge in Afghans driven from Iran in spy hunt after Israel attacks
The United Nations refugee agency estimates Iran deported home an average of more than 30,000 Afghans each day during the war, up 15-fold from about 2,000 earlier.
Tehran’s empty Hormuz threat signals a weakened regime, Iran expert says
Foreign Desk editor-in-chief Lisa Daftari warned that the Islamic Republic remains committed to its long war with Israel and the West.
Hamas: Militia leader Abu Shabab must surrender or face trial for treason, insurrection - report
The ultimatum stated that Abu Shabab is accused of "treason, collaborating with hostile entities, forming an armed gang, and insurrection."
Four die as vessel capsizes in Suez Gulf; three still missing
Three ADES personnel and one contractor were killed, and rescuers are searching for the remaining three, ADES said.
Iran enacts law halting all cooperation with nuclear watchdog IAEA
The bill, titled ‘Suspension of the Islamic Republic's Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency with a Two-Urgency Requirement,’ was originally put forward in parliament last month.
IDF soldiers arrest members of Iranian terror cell operating in southern Syria
The military said they received intelligence from interrogations in recent weeks, leading soldiers to carry out nighttime operations and arrest several terrorists.
