Rubio speaks with Netanyahu, discusses Iran protests, Gaza, Syria
Axios reporter Barak Ravid cited a US source on X, saying that it was a routine check-in call between the two countries.
Middle East
Syrian Democratic Forces leave Aleppo, announce understanding for ceasefire
Bangladesh expresses interest in joining Gaza stabilization force
US conducts large-scale strikes on ISIS targets in Syria
Trump says he is ready to assist Iranian protesters as questions rise on future US involvement
"Admin officials have had preliminary discussions about how to carry out an attack on Iran if needed to follow through on Trump's threats," The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
US envoy to Syria calls for immediate ceasefire between SDF, Syrian military
United States Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack warned that the "deeply concerning" clashes may "risk undermining the progress achieved since the fall of the Assad regime."
Turkish FM accuses Mossad of stoking Iran protests, says Netanyahu aims for regional conflict
“The Mossad is not hiding this,” the FM said, referring to involvement in protests. “They are calling on the Iranian people to rise up against the regime through their internet and Twitter accounts.
IRGC placed on 'highest alert since June' at Khamenei's request amid protests - report
One Iranian official told The Telegraph that “the establishment has never felt as threatened by protests as it does now.”
UAE-backed Yemeni Southern Transitional Council denies disbandment rumors
The Southern Transitional Council denied that it was disbanding on Saturday, contradicting a statement by one of its members that the group had decided to dissolve itself.
Israel, Syria deal has ‘great potential’ to expand Abraham Accords, envoy to US tells ‘Post’
In an interview with the Post and remarks to Fort Worth Jews, Ambassador Yeichel Leiter discusses Syria, the Trump administration, and how Jews can combat rising antisemitism.
Iranian doctors say hundreds killed in protests, hospitals in Tehran enter crisis mode - report
Both TIME Magazine and the BBC reported hundreds of protesters killed in Iran, with several hospitals in Tehran entering crisis mode due to an overflow of wounded patients.
Iranian Crown Prince calls for more days of protests in Iran, to prepare for a ‘revolution victory'
Referring to the Islamic Republic's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Pahlavi said, “I am certain that he has seen these images from his hiding place and trembled in fear.”
Syria says it has taken control of Aleppo's Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood, Kurdish forces deny claims
The Syrian forces combed through 90% the neighbourhood according to the SANA News Agency, while Kurdish representatives assured Reuters that their forces were still present in Aleppo.
X replaces Iranian regime flag emoticon with pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag
Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, responded to a user’s request to update the emoticon on Friday, with “Give me a few hours” before the update went into effect early on Saturday.
