Former Iranian official reveals IRGC trained for years for violent crackdown on protesters - report
According to the former official, thugs were employed by the regime to "identify individuals and guide or misdirect street movements."
Middle East
Francesca Albanese expected speak at Al Jazeera Forum alongside Hamas leader, Iran's FM - report
Reuters sees map of UAE plans for Gaza housing complex on Israeli side of Gaza's Yellow Line
Iranian Khorramshahr 4 missile deployed in IRGC 'missile city'
Missile barrages and cyber operations: Iran outlines multi-front war plan against US - report
The concept echoes recent years of proxy warfare across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and the Red Sea, where Houthi maritime attacks disrupted shipping and drew international responses.
Israel estimates slim prospects for US-Iran agreement in Oman talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with United States President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Muscat, Oman on Friday.
Activists involved in 2025's Global Sumud Flotilla ready to try again in 2026 with a bigger version
Organizers, who gathered on Wednesday at the foundation of Nelson Mandela, the late South African leader, in Johannesburg, said they hope to bring 100 boats for their next attempt.
IDF strikes Hezbollah tunnel shafts, weapons storage in response to 'repeated' ceasefire violations
The IDF noted that secondary explosions observed after the initial strikes indicated the presence of weapons in the targeted facilities.
UAE hosts American Jewish Committee on sidelines of World Governments Summit
Participants discussed ways to enhance security and stability in the Middle East through dialogue and de-escalation, the ministry said.
Pakistan working with regional states to ease US-Iran tensions, PM says
For Pakistan, the stakes are practical as well as political: avoiding a broader conflict near its borders, protecting trade routes and energy flows, and limiting instability.
Forget Iran nukes, terror proxies - for Israel, it's all about ballistic missiles now - exclusive
IDF chief ready to strike surprising targets if Tehran chooses war • Eyal Zamir made case against ballistic missiles directly to US military officials in Washington
Turkey, Saudi Arabia looking to cooperate on new '5th-generation' warplane - report
The Turkish "Kaan" 5th-generation fighter jet is currently under development, with President Erdogan seeking joint defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
What Arab media is expecting from the US-Iran talks in Oman - analysis
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that for talks to actually lead to something meaningful, they will have to include the range of their ballistic missiles.
Erdogan: Turkey working hard to prevent new Middle East war over US-Iran tensions
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.
