Iran's Baloch minority want Israeli strikes to continue until regime falls, activist tells 'Post'
According to Iran Human Rights, at least 108 Baloch individuals were executed in Iran in 2024, accounting for 11% of all recorded executions.
Middle East
Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz
Turkey to submit mandate to parliament allowing military personnel to be deployed to Saudi Arabia
Iran strikes Iranian opposition group Kurdistan Freedom Party in latest attack - analysis
Trump's push for Israel-Saudi relations faces obstacles amid elections, Houthi attacks - analysis
As Houthi attacks pressure Riyadh, Israel and US elections complicate Washington’s normalization ambitions, while Saudi public opinion and demands for Palestinian statehood remain obstacles.
Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad
Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.
Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms - report
The military had prepared for a multi-day operation to take place on the weekend of October 10 that would have targeted civilian infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and regime targets.
Officials warn of potential pre-election Iran attack as IDF prepares for Hamas intervention
Qatari delegation reportedly in Tehran • Iran says Saudi Arabia silent on Houthi mediation offer • IDF releases Hezbollah weapons footage, accuses Lebanese Army of lying about enforcement
Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
Iran says Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis have not responded to its offer to broker peace talks, as Tehran warns that Egyptian intervention could further escalate the conflict.
Veteran UNRWA teacher exposes alleged Hamas radicalization, hatred of Jews in Gaza schools
A UNRWA teacher of 15 years alleged that Gaza schools taught hatred of Jews and glorified Hamas. After speaking out, she was threatened: “If you don't stop arguing, we will cut out your tongue.”
Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan's army chief
Munir's first meeting on Tuesday was with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
IDF releases footage of Hezbollah moving weapons, accuses Lebanese army of lying about enforcement
IDF provides footage showing Hezbollah moving weapons which Lebanese army was supposed to seize; Air force later followed, destroyed assets, but Lebanese army accused of lying
Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of missing persons
The cases offer a possible path towards answers for families across Syria, where tens of thousands of people remain missing after decades of repression under Assad family rule and civil war.
Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes - report
New US naval deployments to the Middle East could expand President Donald Trump's military options as his administration weighs additional strikes on Iran.
