Middle East

Nuclear watchdog head: Iranians say Israeli strike may push state to build nuke - exclusive

Iran has enough uranium to produce 10 nukes; however, Grossi added that more time might be required before Iran is able to develop something with the actual effect of a nuclear weapon.

 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi against backdrop of an Iranian missile.

Iran pivots strategy amid new US sanctions, eyes Europe and Arab ties - analysis

 A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian and U.S. flags in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

'Make America Great Again': Trump's Middle East doctrine shifts to LA crisis - analysis

 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers move in on demonstrators in front of LA City Hall during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, US June 8, 2025.

Trump's phone call with Netanyahu on Iran concludes, security meeting to follow

 US President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025.

Hezbollah’s appeal for Lebanese protection signals strategic failure - analysis

Hassan Fadlallah's comments show how concerned Hezbollah is today. They are worried that many things are in motion against them.

 Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah against background of Hezbollah flags. (illustration)

IAEA chief: Iran nuclear deal with tough monitoring will prevent Israeli attack

Rafael Grossi: The IAEA found man-made uranium particles at three undeclared locations – Varamin, Marivan, and Turquzabad.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi seen at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 9, 2025

Iran to send counter proposal to US, 'no news' on next round of nuclear talks

Iran said that it would soon send a counter-proposal to the US via Oman, in response to a US offer that Tehran deemed "unacceptable."

 Image of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against a backdrop of the Iranian flag, US flag and fire.

Iran to respond to new US proposal on nuclear talks on Monday - report

The report comes after a recent special International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report said that Iran had carried out multiple implosion tests.

Military personnel stand guard at a nuclear facility in the Zardanjan area of Isfahan, Iran, April 19, 2024

Iran carried out implosion tests for nuclear weapons development, IAEA reports

A new IAEA report reveals Iran carried out undeclared nuclear tests, prompting calls to refer the case to the UN Security Council. Much of the IAEA report is based on evidence from the Mossad.

 A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.

Israel, US agree to cease UNIFIL ops. in southern Lebanon

The vote on the mandate in the United States Security Council is expected to occur within a few months.

 UNIFIL PEACEKEEPERS look out at the Lebanese-Israeli border, from the roof of a watchtower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday. Never was an organization less interim than UNIFIL, the writer quips.

Abbas praises October 7 massacre ahead of pro-Palestinian summit

“The attacks shook the foundations of the Israeli entity… revealed its glaring failure,” PA chairman Abbas said in an interview published last week and exposed by PMW.

 Palestinian Authority chair Mahmoud Abbas against backdrop of October 7 destruction and Palestinian flag. (illustration)

Syria shutters displacement camp Rukban, symbol of Assad regime, people's suffering

Between 2018 and 2019, the number of displaced people in the camp reached 50,000, most of them women and children, according to a Syrian media report.

 A little girl walks near makeshift tents at Rukban camp, which lies in no-man's-land off the border between Syria and Jordan in the remote northeast, near Damascus, Syria on September 27, 2018.

IDF kills Hamas terrorist in southern Syria

Hamas did not immediately comment on the strike.

 A member of the Civil defence member stands on a damaged building, after Israel carried out an air strike on the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, as reported by Syria's state news agency, in Damascus, Syria March 13, 2025.

Iran pushes Islamic unity through high-level regional calls during Eid al-Adha - analysis

Iran uses Eid al-Adha diplomacy to strengthen regional ties, project unity, and influence nuclear talks with the US, while tensions with Israel persist.

 People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran, Iran, March 31, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout