Trump claims Gulf leaders requested he hold off on striking Iran, originally 'planned' for Tuesday
The heads of the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia called Trump, asking him not to strike Iran, the president said.
Middle East
Nearly 80% of Gazans open to emigrating from Strip, COGAT survey finds - exclusive
Hamas names former intelligence head Mohammed Ouda as new leader of military wing - report
‘Dog rape’ to ‘genocide’: How lies become weapons in mainstream reporting - interview
Could Pakistan's reported sending forces to Saudi Arabia change regional power balance? - analysis
The deployment includes “8,000 troops, JF-17 jets, drones, HQ-9 air defense system,” and Pakistan will operate the military platforms.
Syria joins G7 finance sessions in Paris in sign of legitimization
The two-day G7 finance chiefs' meeting is dominated by global economic imbalances, trade tensions, and the fallout from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Pakistan sends thousands of troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia Iran war
The deployment is described as a substantial, combat-capable force intended to support Saudi Arabia's military if the kingdom comes under further attack.
Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls
Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz now face tolls and strict Iranian oversight as Tehran launches the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, with JPMorgan forecasting 11‑figure annual revenue from tolls.
‘Threat has never been so high’: Counter-terrorism expert warns of nuclear terror risk - interview
While the UN expert asserted that although there has never been an incident of nuclear terrorism, he noted that terror groups such as Al-Qaeda have openly expressed their intent toward it.
After setting out from Libya, Gaza land convoy stalls in Sirte, where last effort failed
The Global Sumud Flotilla said the convoy had been paused while security risks were being evaluated, citing indications that Libyan forces were waiting at Sirte to confront them.
Iran police chief claims regime arrested more than 6,500 suspected ‘elements linked to the enemy’
Radan also claimed that the regime’s security forces had killed “166 armed and professional thieves” who were taking advantage of wartime conditions and who resisted arrest.
PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. says
The State Department noted that recent statements and actions taken by senior members of the PLO are incompatible with the recognition of Israel and its right to live free from threats.
Islamic regime’s extremism being imported to Europe, Kosar Eftekhari warns ‘Post’
Kosar Eftekhari, who was shot in the eye by the Islamic regime for participating in the Women, Life, Freedom protests, was attacked in Germany last week by supporters of Khamenei.
WATCH: Israel boards Gaza-bound Turkish flotilla boats
The Foreign Ministry called the flotilla a “provocation for the sake of provocation,” saying Israel would not allow a breach of the naval blockade on Gaza.
