Israel after Oct. 7: a strategic assessment nearly three years on - analysis
Israel’s military gains across Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond contrast with unresolved political objectives and growing international isolation nearly three years after Oct. 7.
Middle East
US-Iran MoU will leave enriched uranium in Iran to be diluted, leaked text reveals
Israeli officials fear Iran is just 'buying time,' will not follow through on final agreement
Hezbollah praises Iranian diplomacy while Christian rivals demand total disarmament of the militia
US, Iran could sign ceasefire deal as soon as tonight to open Strait of Hormuz - Axios
If the deal is signed, it would mean the US would release the full text of the agreement, and the parts of the deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz would take immediate effect.
Only a quarter of Iranians believe Iran is a just and equal society, regime survey admits
While the size and scope of the survey is unclear, Bathaei admitted that around 60% of Iranians are not hopeful that the social conditions will improve in the future.
Iranian regime likely to rebuild military with funds released by MoU, ISW assesses
Though Trump denied reports of a $300 billion fund slated for Iran, ISW noted that Iranian officials have already promised that funds set to be released as part of the deal would be used to rebuild.
How Houthis militarized Ibb province in Yemen into their armed camp - analysis
While Hezbollah and Hamas have suffered blows, the Assad regime has fallen, and militias in Iraq are under pressure, the Houthis remain steadfast in Yemen.
Iranian tankers recently sailed through Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade
Other vessels are also on the move, with five Iranian-flagged dry bulk and container ships that were anchored off Malaysia's coast for weeks now sailing back towards Iran, UANI analysis showed.
Five IDF soldiers wounded in Hezbollah drone strike in Lebanon
Five IDF soldiers were wounded, including one seriously, after an explosive Hezbollah drone struck southern Lebanon, the IDF said.
ISIS claims responsibility for new attack in Syria targeting official near Damascus
ISIS has claimed a series of attacks in Syria, including an IED strike near Damascus and a reported assault on security forces in Raqqa.
Iran deal reportedly includes $300 billion investment fund, majority already committed
The new fund is a private investment vehicle, not a reconstruction or reparations program and will not include any government money or grants, the source said.
Hezbollah MP claims delegations to Turkey promised to ‘support the resistance’ in Lebanon
Hezbollah sources claim Turkey maintains engagement with the group and supports its continued presence in Lebanon, raising questions over Ankara’s regional posture.
US-Iran deal sparks fierce political warfare in Israel over Lebanon freedom of action - analysis
The reported framework does not yet clearly settle what restrictions Iran would accept on uranium enrichment, what happens to its uranium stockpile, or how sanctions relief would be sequenced.
