Middle East
S. African, Islamic Republic of Iran officials meet to deepen military ties, pro-IRGC sources say
The officials, in particular, were Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya.
Lebanon moves toward disarming Hezbollah as Aoun rejects Iranian intervention
IDF chief Zamir authorizes expanded Gaza City takeover plan
Iran could face European sanctions if nuclear talks not resumed - report
Israel in talks with South Sudan about Gazan resettlement plans - report
The deal between South Sudan and Israel could help the two countries build closer ties, the report added.
Syria vows to investigate footage of Sweida hospital killing
Syria's interior ministry said in a written statement that it had seen the "disturbing video" and "condemns and denounces this act in the strongest terms."
Azerbaijan, an Israel-Syria bridge of peace - opinion
Azerbaijan’s diplomatic rise is no coincidence. Years of energy-driven partnerships and strategic foresight have transformed Baku into a reliable regional actor.
A second chance for the world - opinion
The accusation of harming Gazan Palestinians can also be made against supposedly pro-Palestinian protesters, personalities, and politicians in the US, Australia, and several other countries.
Israel’s post-Netanyahu future: The fight in the United States - opinion
If and when Zohran “Globalize the Intifada” Mamdani wins election as mayor of New York City in three months, Republicans will tag the entire Democratic Party as anti-Israel.
As Hezbollah weakens, Lebanon recovers - opinion
Hezbollah’s legitimacy, even within its core constituency, has been damaged by its loss of charismatic leadership and its degraded military position.
Did Iran-Israel war ever end? Cyberwar continues between Jerusalem, Tehran
The decade-long cyber war between Israel and Iran has heated up significantly after the June war.
Syria will not take part in meetings with Kurdish-led SDF in Paris, state TV says
This comes after Syria has struggled to integrate the US-backed group into its military.
IRGC blocks popular Iranian classifieds website IPO over founder's criticism of the gov't - report
The platform, which has nearly 38 million active users, was blocked from making the move by the IRGC because of its chairman being "outspoken" and "independent-minded."
Michael Kurilla completes tenure as CENTCOM chief, passes down position to Brad Cooper
Kurilla, who has held the position since 2022, was the US military official who commanded the attack on the Iranian nuclear facilities and led the naval campaigns against the Houthis in Yemen.
US sanctions international drone procurement network working for Iran
The sanctions targeted an individual based in Iran, and entities based in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
