How are Iran, Russia connected, and why does it matter in the global struggle? - analysis
Iran helped Moscow by supplying it with Shahed drones. Used in the thousands to terrorize Ukrainians, the Iranian drones have not helped Russia win the war.
Middle East
US, Iran submit responses to Pakistani-Qatari proposal designed to resume talks - report
Some $18 b. of Iranian oil sold since outbreak of war, over half of annual budget
Iranian ship struck by Ukraine contained drone, missile components, Kyiv's Israel envoy reveals
Sharaa: Syria seeking security agreement with Israel, but won't give up on Golan Heights - report
Additionally, Syria has no intention of intervening militarily in Lebanon, although Syria is discussing ways to help overcome the crisis there with the Lebanese government.
Russia assisting Iran's Islamic regime, Zelensky says after Ukrainian attack on ship
The Ukrainian President said Russian satellite surveillance is being given to Iranian authorities with a clear correlation between the intel and subsequent Iranian strikes in Gulf states.
Golan Heights 'are Syrian territory,' UN chief Guterres stresses during Damascus visit
The UN Secretary-General addressed post-war reconstruction and territory disputes at his press conference during the first visit to Syria by a UN chief since the Assad regime.
PA must end torture, arbitrary detention of Palestinians in West Bank, UN rights office demands
Individuals, including children, are being held by the PA security force despite court orders for their release, the UN office confirmed.
Iran, Oman make 'some progress' in talks over Strait of Hormuz navigation, sources tell 'Post'
One of the sources said Oman has proposed establishing a regional consortium that would oversee maritime security, search-and-rescue operations, and other forms of regional cooperation.
Iran using cheaper, more accurate missiles to target US assets across Middle East - report
The Kheibar Shekan missiles can be kept fueled and loaded quickly onto trucks for launching, making it easier to evade warplanes targeting launch sites.
'A glass house fearing stones': Do Yemen's Houthis have the capacity to wage a multi-front war?
As tensions in the region escalate, including a renewal of fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, analysts question whether the Houthis’ capabilities and regional alliances can sustain a prol
CENTCOM confirms Iran naval blockade still ongoing, Trump decides against Iran escalation
Senior Iranian official threatens Israel with ‘new target bank’ if Israel enters war • ITA Airlines cancels flights to Israel amid rising Iran tensions • Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates
Trump decides not to escalate Iran conflict as Middle East interceptor stockpile decreases - report
According to the officials, recent White House discussions have centered on the depletion of the US's interceptor missiles, particularly since three US soldiers were killed in Jordan.
Arab tribal ‘war tent’ raises fears of Kurdish-Arab violence in eastern Syria - analysis
Armed tribal gatherings near Hasaka and threats against Kurds are fueling fears of renewed communal violence as Damascus tries to calm tensions in eastern Syria.
