Middle East

Speaking to reporters on a return flight from a visit to Egypt, Erdogan added that talks at the level of the US and Iranian leadership would be helpful after lower-level nuclear negotiations.

This could be a major game-changer for Syria as it begins to regrow its economy after decades of sanctions and isolation.

The talks between Iran and US are still set to focus on Iran's nuclear program and capabilities, NYT noted, citing three Iranian officials and one Arab official.

The IRGC Navy’s Public Relations Department alleged that more than one million liters of smuggled fuel were found on the ships.

“If the Palestinian Authority enters Gaza, then the logo is also that of the Palestinian Authority,” Lapid said.

Prof. Kobi Michael said that it was likely PA President Mahmoud Abbas would find another way to postpone elections if it seemed Fatah would lose.

An Iranian opposition group says top secret files outline a four-stage crisis plan with internet blackouts and orders for IRGC forces to open fire on protesters.

Iran's drones are slow, but present a significant threat due to their numbers as part of Iran's attempts to oversaturate Western air defense systems.

Also on Wednesday, the IDF and Shin Bet announced the killing of Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, who murdered IDF Cpl. Noa Marciano. 

Arab mediators convinced the US to drop the demand that talks with Iran on Friday go beyond nuclear discussions. Nevertheless, the American position on the matter is unchanged, and gaps remain.