Iran messaging suggests concern over possible Israel strike - analysis
Iranian officials are emphasizing deterrence and diplomacy amid reports of Israeli concern over Tehran’s missile program and the risk of renewed escalation.
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Gunfights in northern Syria show tensions remain between Sharaa, Kurdish forces - analysis
While US sees Iran as 'destabilizing factor,' Trump using sanctions, not military force - official
Druze claim Syrian gov't attack in Sweida, as clashes between Syrian army, SDF de-escalate - report
Hezbollah 'dissatisfied' with Iran funding, demands for $2 billion in post-war aid - KAN
Over the last year, Tehran transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah to provide its force rehabilitation due to downsizing as a consequence of the war with Israel.
‘Never Again’ revisited: The Jewish community’s struggle to balance Darfur, Oct. 7 priorities
Today, six years after the end of al-Bashir’s reign and 14 years after the founding of South Sudan as an independent country, Darfur is again descending into chaos.
Iranian military chief claims Israel plotted Bondi massacre to build sympathy as 'victims'
Mousavi alleged the “Zionist regime” has carried out attacks on Jewish communities abroad, making the claims during a military ceremony on Sunday.
At least two civilians killed in Aleppo violence as Syrian government, SDF trade blame
Aleppo saw a wave of attacks on Monday that killed at least two civilians, with Syrian state media blaming SDF shelling and the SDF accusing government linked factions.
Egypt, Qatar, Turkey called on US to prevent Israeli strikes on Gaza, source tells 'Post'
Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey urged senior US officials to prevent Israel from striking in Gaza, a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.
Huckabee: Iran ignored Trump’s warning until US B-2 bombers struck Fordow nuclear site
Speaking at INSS in Tel Aviv, Huckabee said Iran appears to be trying to rebuild its nuclear facilities, and argued Europe is also in Iran’s sights.
Iran conducts missile tests in cities across country as Israel warns of renewed threat - reports
The Telegram channel of Iran's public broadcaster and semi-official Nournews published videos that appear to show missile launches.
Is Pakistan pushing for a greater role in the Middle East over South Asia? - analysis
Several recent meetings indicate Pakistan’s potential shift from a focus on South Asia to West Asia. This may also reflect its intention to work more closely with the US under Donald Trump.
Assad's prisons emptied by Syria fill up again as abuse spreads - report
Prisons and lockups that jailed tens of thousands of people during Assad’s rule are now crowded with Syrians detained by President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s security forces and held without formal charges.
Kurdish-led SDF cooperating with Israel in Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan claims
Turkish forces working in tandem with Israel claimed that the partnership is actually a major obstacle to ongoing negotiations with Damascus.
