Iranian supreme leader says regional countries will no longer serve as shields for US bases
Khamenei threatened US bases across the Middle East, claimed Israel was nearing its demise, and praised Hezbollah’s operations against Israel.
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Iran may consider transferring its uranium to China
IRGC claims it shot down MQ-9 reaper drone, fired at F-35 and intel drone over Iranian airspace
Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home
Iran-US negotiations stalling around nuclear program, financial relief, mediators say - report
The US is pushing for firm, up-front commitments on Iran's part for the future of its nuclear program, the mediators said, while Iran is focused on relief from the US's sanctions and asset freezes.
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem reportedly targeted twice as Beirut braces for escalation
The report came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he had instructed the IDF to intensify attacks against the terrorist organization.
Hostile aircraft enters Iranian airspace, IRGC claims, as IDF strikes on Hezbollah intensify
US conducts 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran • Drone intrusion sirens in North false alarm • Israeli attack on Beirut would ‘seriously threaten’ ceasefire efforts, warns Iranian official
US strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites in 'self defense', says CENTCOM - Fox News
"US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire," CENTCOM spokesperson Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said regarding the strikes.
Iran orders internet restored after 87-day wartime blackout cuts off millions - report
The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown.
Trump ally says Saudi Crown Prince MBS told him he could recognize Israel ‘today’
According to the Prince, his father, King Salman, remained the primary obstacle.
Hezbollah still strong enough to drag Lebanon into civil war, expert warns
“It is the people’s right to take to the streets and bring down the government in the face of the American-Israeli project targeting our institutions," said Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem.
Libyan forces detain 10 Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint
Activists from Spain, Poland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and the USA attempted to cross a checkpoint at Sirte on their way to Gaza, but were allegedly arrested by security forces.
'Demoralizing': Iranian diaspora decries reported US-Israeli plot to install Ahmadinejad as leader
Such a move would “discourage and demoralize the millions of Iranians who, both inside Iran and across the world, have openly chanted the name of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as the alternative."
Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords - analysis
Gulf countries tend to be cautious, and they care about protocol, respect, and ceremony - they don’t want to be seen as being used. They want to feel like partners.
