Iran-linked drone attacks target Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq
A Kurdish Iranian opposition group said Iran targeted its headquarters in northern Iraq, the latest in a series of attacks on anti-Tehran factions.
Middle East
Iran holds over nine tons of nuclear material outside of IAEA safeguard, atomic energy head says
CENTCOM, IDF, Arab militaries held military summit on Middle East, Iran, source confirms to 'Post'
UNRWA overstated progress on institutional changes, preserved terrorism issues, watchdog says
Iranian air defense shoots down third US drone over Strait of Hormuz, regime claims - report
Earlier, the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps had shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
Additional country may join Abraham Accords within six months, ambassador to UAE says
The Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Yossi Shelley, said on Tuesday that a country, possibly the State of Kuwait, could join the agreements.
Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press
Britain's National Cyber Security Center said Iranian state-linked cyber actors had used a spyware family known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to steal emails, messages, and other sensitive information.
Over 100,000 displaced by Houthis as escalation with Saudi-backed Yemeni government continues
"Humanitarian access remains a major challenge. Insecurity, damaged roads, telecommunications disruptions and movement restrictions are affecting operations," UNHCR said in a statement.
Lebanon seeks UN-backed replacement for UNIFIL as US opposes mandate extension
UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon is expected to expire at the end of the year under a UN Security Council resolution, after years of operating to monitor the implementation of Resolution 1701.
‘Last Breath’: The campaign giving Iran’s condemned a face and a name
This year, more than 950 people have been executed in Iran, including at least 29 people arrested in connection with January’s protests. Months later, scores are still at risk of execution.
UN human rights chief accuses Israel of war crimes following remains discovered under Gaza rubble
He claimed that the discoveries revived concerns raised in a 2024 UN report that found Israeli strikes on residential buildings during the early weeks of the war may have violated humanitarian law.
IRGC promotes 'self-sacrifice' campaign, ramps up efforts to hunt dissidents, critics abroad
In addition to seemingly attempting to crack down on dissident voices internationally, the Islamic Republic has renewed efforts to expand the mobilization of its supporter base nationally.
Turkey calls on Iran, US to stop attacks in Gulf region, says strikes harm peace efforts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that freedom of passage should be allowed in the Strait of Hormuz, and the pre-war status quo should be reinstated.
Saudi-Egyptian relations key focus as Crown Prince MBS visits Egypt amid Houthi attacks - analysis
“The two leaders will exchange views on regional developments amid the latest tensions and changes in the region, while also discussing ways to strengthen Egyptian-Saudi relations."
