Syrian army says recent drone attacks targeted its bases near Iraq, most shot down
In a statement on Syrian state media, Syria's army said most of the attacking drones were shot down, but did not say where they had come from.
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Iranian regime may make nuclear concessions, but will not surrender, expert says
Did a leak to media save thousands of Kurdish lives in Iran war? - analysis
Kuwait is softening stance on Israel, dissident tells ‘Post’ after viral UN speech - interview
Condemnations grow after attack on Kurdistan Regional President
Meanwhile, Iraq’s Defense Ministry claimed it had unearthed rockets appearing to be Iranian-made 107 mm types that were ready to be fired at the Kurdistan Region.
Trump again warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or risk US strikes on oil wells, power plants
Trump also threatened to attack Kharg Island and the desalination plants that supply clean water in Iran.
Iran defies expulsion, deepening grip on Lebanon
Hezbollah has denounced the decision, while Berri’s Amal party joined Hezbollah ministers in boycotting a cabinet session this week.
IDF strikes targets over 1,600 km away, drops over 80 explosives on Tehran weapon production sites
According to the IDF, over 80 munitions were dropped on weapon production, research, and development sites responsible for creating weapons used to attack Israel.
Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, origin of the projectile unclear
"We do not know the origin of the projectile. We have launched an investigation to determine all of the circumstances," UNIFIL said.
IDF strikes Iran's air defenses in Caspian Sea as Trump renews warning to open Strait of Hormuz
Haifa refinery said hit in Iran's missile barrage • IDF suspends Netzah Yehuda after CNN debacle • Spain closes airspace to US planes involved war
Trump considering operation to extract Iran's enriched uranium - WSJ
While the decision has not yet been made, Trump remains open to the idea, US officials told WSJ. However, he is taking into account the danger such an operation would pose to US troops.
Iran threatens US, Israel-linked universities across Middle East
According to Rudaw media, the IRGC threatened that all Israeli and US-tied universities in the region have been deemed "legitimate targets" in the ongoing war.
Gaza receiving over 70,000 cubic meters of water per day, COGAT claims
The post came in reply to a post from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), saying that freshwater supplies in Gaza were "severely limited and polluted."
Power outages in Tehran, Kabaj after shrapnel hits high-voltage tower in Alborz province - report
The report noted that the damage to the tower was caused by shrapnel striking the facility, and that the authorities were working to restore power in the affected areas.
