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Regional security officials say cross-border threats could intensify for Central Asia and Pakistan as armed groups expand their footprint.

Spain’s increasingly aggressive posture toward Israel risks damaging its ties with both the US and the EU, as Sánchez’s political tactics collide with geopolitical realities.

The Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship, a defense ministry spokesperson said earlier on Wednesday.

More than 20,000 flights canceled in the Gulf as the US-Israel war on Iran disrupts airlines and strands thousands of travelers across the region.

"This is how humanity's great disasters start ... You cannot play Russian roulette with destiny of millions," Sanchez said in a televised address to the nation.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa offers mediation in the Middle East conflict, calling for dialogue and an immediate ceasefire to end the war.

Chinese government procurement and tender records on Iran show contracts issued in recent months, pointing to the vibrant commercial engagement of the two nations.

The incident marks the first time that NATO member Turkey, Iran's neighbor to the northwest, has been drawn into the expanding conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.

While a final decision had not yet been made, Italy would probably send one of its SAMP/T batteries that can intercept ballistic missiles.

Following violent attacks in Austin and Toronto, counterterrorism experts warn that Iranian sleeper cells and lone wolves in the West are being activated in response to the escalating war in Iran.

The killing of Khamenei has sparked a conflagration in the Middle East that has roiled markets globally and stoked concerns over the potential for Iran-linked cyberattacks on US financial services.

Healthy bread can be part of a balanced lifestyle, as long as it contains dietary fiber and protein, and contains a minimum of sugars.

When the weather is cold and dry, it is easy to ignore the importance of drinking enough water. Nutritionists recommend drinking these hot beverages that will help the body maintain hydration.

The last week with no school and quite a bit of idleness is a difficult week for all children – but for children with ADHD it is a situation that may destabilize neurological and emotional balance.

Excessive thinking intensifies anxiety and harms the sense of control, but it can be calmed using simple means. Here are 8 practical psychological tools for reducing mental overload.

Cannabis has become a common solution for sleep problems. Many users report that it “puts them to sleep” – but the medical picture regarding actual sleep quality is more complex.

Protein is essential for building cells, supporting immune system function and maintaining energy, but a deficiency may affect health in surprising ways. Here is how to identify a deficiency.

The marriage duration of children from divorced families was, on average, about one year shorter than that of other people.

Within the ultra-processed category, items such as breads, pastries, packaged cereals, ready-to-heat frozen meals, and long-shelf-life ready-to-eat meals were associated with more emotional problems.

Since the outbreak of the was in October 2023, the Tel Aviv 125 index has risen 127%, double the S&P 500 index.

As Israel confronts Iran, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange climbs, driven by optimism for reduced geopolitical risk and market resilience.

Israir, one of Israel's two smaller carriers along with Arkia, said it planned five flights to Ben Gurion on Thursday from Rome, Berlin, Athens, Batumi and Rovaniemi/Lapland.

There was no mention of any CIA personnel being wounded, with the attack on the embassy the latest in a series of Iranian attacks across the Gulf states.

The Islamic Group was founded in Lebanon in 1964, and is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. It has also worked alongside Hezbollah, though the Islamic Group is Sunni while Hezbollah is Shi’ite.

The US Army Reserve soldiers, from the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, are the first to be identified out of six deaths confirmed by the US.

The players' actions came as Israel continued its war against Iran in the form of Operation Roaring Lion. As the war progressed, Israel successfully eliminated many of the country's leaders.

Trump's announcement came as oil and gas prices climbed amid concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Oman and Iran that is vital to global supply.

Officials said seven of those detained had been assigned to gather intelligence on critical and military sites across the country. The remaining three were allegedly preparing acts of sabotage.

According to the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, the Assembly of Experts building in Qom was targeted in a missile strike, with images on social media suggesting the building had been destroyed.

Across the border, two analysts describe a situation shaped not only by military maneuvers, but also by eroding trust, weak institutions, and a profound uncertainty about what comes next.

The additional systems, currently based in South Korea, would be relocated amid Operation Epic Fury to better protect US and allied forces in the region.

Mojataba Khamenei poised to succeed father as supreme leader • Iranian regime struggling to organize military campaign, officials tell 'Post' • IRIB broadcast hacked to show Pahlavi's face

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.

Washington claims early gains in its Iran offensive as Tehran empties, Gulf shipping is threatened, and global markets brace for further instability.

Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi, head of Iran’s Islamic Propagation Council, said the farewell ceremony would continue for three days and the funeral procession will be announced later.

Iran's Assembly of Experts is expected to announce the country's next supreme leader soon after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.

A Saudi defense ministry official stated that the attack did not damage the facility, but that it was carried out by a drone. 

Throughout the conflict and even going back to early January, the Mossad, officially and informally, has been encouraging the Iranian protesters to erupt back into the street against the regime.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ali Khamenei, may become Iran’s next supreme leader, with security ties and long-standing influence shaping his potential rise.

Foreign reports have indicated that the Saudis, the UAE, Qatar, and possibly others may already have attacked Iran or have expressed interest in doing so.

Carlson made the claim in a widely shared Tucker Carlson Network segment titled “BREAKING: Mossad Agents Arrested in Planned Bombing Operation,” calling the alleged arrests an unreported “fact.”

A drone strike on an Iranian Kurdish opposition group’s base in Iraq’s Kurdistan wounded two fighters. This attack highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and militant groups in the region.

The new drones are called LUCAS, an acronym for Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones. They are based in the Middle East.

In a message directed to Iranians living abroad, Pahlavi said on X that the diaspora had already played an important role in shifting global opinion in recent weeks.

After Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the IAEA claims no damage to facilities containing nuclear material and no radiological release risk.

While Israeli media initially reported that the IDF had shot down a missile launched from Iran, sirens sounded moments later in the same areas due to a launch from Lebanon.

Beyond what many see as a recent betrayal, the reality for Kurds in the Islamic regime will likely only worsen if the US and Israel fail to secure regime change.

Iran’s current strikes could open a window for Israel to improve ties with Gulf states, but caution is needed as fears of Israeli influence and anti-Israel narratives persist, says expert.

The US is reaching out to Kurdish Iranian opposition groups as tensions rise, following airstrikes on Iran. Kurdish factions recently formed a coalition to oppose the Iranian regime.

Additionally, the leader of the terror unit that tried to assassinate US President Donald Trump was killed by the US in Operation Epic Fury, Hegseth confirmed.

The contact landed as Iran’s leadership structure was thrown into deeper disarray by continued Israeli strikes, complicating even the basic question of who can commit Iran to any ceasefire.

The conflict erupted after Israel and the US launched air strikes on Iran over the weekend, killing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, after which Iran launched missiles in response.

South Asian allies-turned-foes have engaged in their worst fighting in years following Pakistani airstrikes on major Afghan cities last week.

An IDF Navy missile boat intercepted a drone launched from Lebanon on Wednesday. Meanwhile, two IDF soldiers were moderately injured by Hezbollah anti-tank fire during operations in Lebanon.

"If Israel attacks Iran’s embassy, all of this regime’s embassies will be legitimate targets," Shekarchi said.

The IRGC has tightened its grip on Tehran after the death of Ali Khamenei, shifting to a decentralized command structure that empowers mid-ranking officers to launch independent retaliatory strikes.

Iranian Kurdish opposition forces are expected to take part in a ground operation in Western Iran in the coming days, a senior Iranian Kurdish official told CNN.

Additionally, CENTCOM announced that over 20 Iranian navy vessels have been struck or sunk as part of Operation Epic Fury, including a Soleimani-class vessel.

Expanded Israeli strikes and troop deployments in southern Lebanon intensify the spillover from the US-Israel campaign against Iran and pressure Beirut to curb attacks from its territory.

“Are you fine? Do you need anything? You are safe. Thank you for helping us,” one man can be heard saying in the video of the incident.

CENTCOM strikes over 2,000 Iranian targets, reducing missile and drone attacks by over 80%, as part of Operation Epic Fury’s ongoing offensive.

The precise date and time of the farewell ceremony will be announced shortly, according to Iranian state media.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated the aircraft could see expanded use for the remainder of the war.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that “evidence on the ground” disproved the Iranian claim and decried the strikes as a “flagrant violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty.

"Iran's strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire," Kallas said.

By targeting every GCC member with missiles and drones, Tehran has achieved the unthinkable: placing Israel and Qatar on the same team. This strategic blunder may finally cement a regional axis.

In Pahlavi's message shared with the public, the crown prince reportedly called on military personnel to join the Iranian people in protest against the Islamic regime.

US and Israeli strikes have severely disrupted Iran's military leadership, with missile launches dropping and the regime scrambling to select Khamenei’s replacement.

"We've seen those reports as well, of course, and this is something that our intelligence agencies are looking at. We The truth is, we'll have to wait and see," press secretary Leavitt told reporters

The Kurdish forces operating along the Iran-Iraq border are considered one of the most prominent armed opposition groups confronting the regime in Tehran.

Among the most closely watched movements is the reported departure of Georgina Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo from Saudi Arabia to Madrid with their five children with their private jet.

After shelving the project about two years ago, the tech giant is planning a comeback on the wrist with an AI-based watch, aiming to compete with Apple and Google.

Apple may break its tradition of subdued colors in the Pro series; reports point to a luxurious burgundy shade set to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro.

Samsung is adding Perplexity’s smart agent to Galaxy AI, letting users manage tasks by voice with direct access to built-in apps.

Seven years ago, lawyer Galia Moyal founded the premium kitchenware brand MAGNUS. She recalls how her father’s death shaped her path and celebrates the love of the Israeli public.

The geothermal project at United Downs will power 10,000 homes and may enable district heating and lithium extraction, offering a clean energy solution while also causing minor earthquakes.

Burger King is expanding AI use with a voice assistant in employee headsets, helping with meal prep, inventory, and analyzing how staff interact with customers.

Lately, every slightly spicy, slightly red fish dish is being called “Chraime,” so I decided to clarify the different types of these stews. And of course, there are recipes too.

Boyoja di Purim, traditional Purim challahs from Moroccan cuisine, decorated with hard-boiled eggs symbolizing Haman’s evil eye.

Speaking to Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post, Shay Nahum said that the current war has exposed a truth long in the making: Cyber capabilities influence “every decision and every missile we fire.”

Why Beijing’s Saudi-Iran deal and the imagined regional axis are colliding with hard geopolitical realities

How the system Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built to protect himself ended up killing him

How the operation in Iran represents a dramatic milestone in the history of US-Israeli military cooperation

A lifelong visitor discovers the thick-skinned endurance – and unexpected joy – that sustains Israel in wartime

As celebration, uncertainty and long-suppressed grief collide, a nation waits for what comes next

A personal reflection on terror, togetherness, and the fragile comfort of community

After decades of deterrence and diplomacy, Trump and Netanyahu are aligning in a direct campaign to confront the ideological and military engine of the Islamic Republic

How unprecedented US-Israel military integration could transform Iran, strengthen regional alliances, and reshape global power dynamics

Between sirens and shelter runs, as Israel and the US strike Iran, this issue turns to war: personal fears, regional fault lines, and the strategic shifts that may reshape the Middle East

From Times Square to major newsrooms, moral confusion over Israel and Trump is muting outrage at Tehran’s repression and terror

The collapse of Israel’s public diplomacy is now a national security threat – but it can still be fixed

In a small museum in Herzliya, Eli Cohen’s secret life unfolds in documents, artifacts, and a new English tour 

As Trump reenters the Nile dispute, tensions in the Horn of Africa rise, leaving Israel to navigate an increasingly complex and combustible regional landscape

The long, seesawing history of Britain’s involvement in Zionism, from imperial sponsorship to modern diplomatic rupture

It is believed that among the medical team are several senior doctors, who will reinforce medical teams in Israeli hospitals such as Sheba Medical Center and Rambam Medical Center.

The US State Department says it is taking steps to assist those who want to depart Israel and other countries in the region, though it notes that current options are limited.

Multiple fragments were said to have fallen in central Israel by Israeli Fire and Rescue Services, and two people were mildly injured.

Recent security cabinet meetings judged that the rate of fire coming from Iran is expected to slow down due to damage inflicted by days of Israeli and United States strikes.

Military and paramilitary headquarters struck by the IAF include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters, the Basij paramilitary headquarters, and the Quds Force headquarters.

Earlier this week, a missile strike damaged a cluster of buildings in the city, affecting hundreds of apartments to varying degrees.

This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.

The IDF said that Hezbollah will be substantially harmed by losing access to Iranian funds, which were almost its sole source of support since the war started.

This marks the first time an F-35 has ever achieved a confirmed air-to-air takedown.

The official further warned that, with the assistance of Iran, the Houthis have rebuilt their ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities, which could potentially reach Israel.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara calls for the High Court to order Prime Minister Netanyahu to dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing abuse of authority.

Isfahan has both nuclear sites and ballistic missile sites and has been a repeat target both in June 2025 and the current conflict.

Notably, the two soldiers are the IDF’s first wounded soldiers from ground operations in southern Lebanon, which began earlier this week. 

Reservist Party leader Yoaz Hendel tells the ‘Post’ that Israel must seize the "tectonic shift" in the Middle East to demilitarize Southern Lebanon and establish a permanent security buffer zone.

Israel Police were forced to disperse large Purim crowds on Wednesday as revellers defied Home Front Command orders. Officials slammed the gatherings as "irresponsible" during the ongoing war.

This reverses a previous HFC guideline with heavier restrictions, which was to be in place until Saturday evening, lightening the security guidelines, and opening up gatherings.

Candace Owens fuels controversy with new 'false flag' conspiracy claims, accusing Israel of orchestrating global events and invoking antisemitic rhetoric.

The ADL's Center on Extremism reported a rapid convergence of far-right and far-left groups promoting narratives of "Zionist control" and "Operation Epstein Fury" following military action in Iran.

The FBI is investigating a series of "Holocaust 2.0" emails sent to Jewish students at Stanford. Despite the threats from an anonymous group, Purim celebrations will proceed with high security.

Experts warn the UK is "playing catch-up" by failing to proscribe the IRGC. While the government hints at new "proxy-disruption" tools, critics call the delay a threat to national security.

Poland returned 91 religious and ceremonial artifacts to the Greek government at a ceremony in Warsaw on Wednesday. Among them were Torah scrolls, a Torah mantle and silver finials.

Dos escenarios finales emergen a medida que los ataques de EE. UU.-Israel dan forma a la postura militar de Irán - análisis

A medida que la guerra entre Israel e Irán se intensifica, expertos explican las diferencias clave entre ahora y el conflicto de junio, resaltando cambios en tácticas militares y estabilidad regional

El Departamento de Estado de EE. UU. dice que está tomando medidas para ayudar a aquellos que desean partir de Israel y otros países de la región, aunque las opciones actuales son limitadas.

Según la tradición de los judíos de Persia, después de la caída de Hamán, la hostilidad hacia los judíos se intensificó, y Mordechai y Esther abandonaron Shushan y vagaron hacia la ciudad de Hamadán.

Doha no se había unido a la "campaña dirigida a Irán", pero enfatizó que estaban "ejerciendo nuestro derecho a la autodefensa y disuadiendo los ataques iraníes".

Se espera que la Asamblea de Expertos de Irán anuncie pronto al próximo líder supremo del país después de la muerte del Ayatolá Ali Khamenei.

La postura cada vez más agresiva de España hacia Israel corre el riesgo de dañar sus lazos con Estados Unidos y la UE, ya que las tácticas políticas de Sánchez chocan con las realidades geopolíticas.

Un F-35I israelí derribó un YAK-130 iraní en el primer combate aéreo de cazas de la guerra, anunció las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel a las 10:30 a.m. del miércoles por la mañana.

Informes extranjeros han indicado que los saudíes, los EAU, Qatar y posiblemente otros podrían haber atacado a Irán o haber expresado interés en hacerlo.

El contacto se produjo mientras la estructura de liderazgo de Irán se veía más desordenada por los continuos ataques de Israel.

"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.

Were US strikes timed for Ramadan, or is that narrative built on shaky facts?

An estimated 40,000 Iranian protesters were murdered during the Iranian protests for a better life in their country.

Iran has, in a single day, done what decades of Israeli diplomacy could not: It has clarified to every Arab capital that the enemy they share is not Israel.

“Neither forewarned nor involved” is not neutrality – it is the public confession of a voluntary abdication.

South Azerbaijanis risk their lives to oppose Tehran, seeking friendship and support from Israel.

The Jerusalem Post calls on Israeli leaders to speak clearly to the region, in plain language that respects Arab nations even when their governments play both sides.

The fall of the Iranian regime would have repercussions well beyond Iran – many of them highly desirable.

It is estimated that 15% of global trade goes through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.

America First means protecting American lives, preserving global stability, and defending freedom wherever it is under siege.

Nearly half a century after the Islamic Revolution, the architecture of Quds Day still shapes Middle Eastern politics.

Today, new opportunities exist. What follows this war should be diplomacy.

Beyond the sirens and pain, the strength of our people tells the real story.

Despite living in an era of equality and opportunities, it is still painful to discover that today, women are still not equally seated at the decision-making tables.

Contrary to the common misconception, the US and Israel haven’t always been so tight.

Researchers said the find adds another piece to the emerging picture of early inhabitants of the Yucatán Peninsula when the landscape was a dry plain with cliffs rather than today’s jungle.