As Syrian forces push northeast, Kurds mobilize against new jihadi assault
BEHIND THE LINES: As Syrian forces push into Kurdish regions, the Syrian Democratic Council calls for urgent global intervention to prevent a massacre.
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US considering complete withdrawal of troops from Syria - WSJ
Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war', says senior Iran official
Turkey's foreign minister says Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran
Yemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons, despite Emirati denial
After STC setbacks in the east, Saudi Arabia corrals southern factions into talks while allegations of secret prisons run by UAE forces in Yemen regain attention.
Rafah border crossing to reopen next week with Israeli oversight, advanced screening
Israel plans to oversee the Rafah border reopening next week, using remote monitoring and advanced screening to prevent weapons smuggling while ensuring security for travelers.
Georgia senator calls for removal of Iranian official's daughter from Emory university faculty
Dr. Ardeshir-Larijani is the daughter of Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The Emory University School of Medicine lists her as an assistant professor.
Iran disputes claim that Trump stopped over 800 executions, say none were scheduled - report
"I stopped 837 hangings on Thursday," Trump told the press on Friday morning. "And I said, 'if you hang those people, you're gonna be hit harder than you've ever been hit.'"
'Nuremberg moment': UN Human Rights Council adopts motion for probe into Iran protest violence
The motion's approval extends an independent probe into human rights abuses in Iran and calls for an urgent inquiry into the violent crackdown by authorities on protesters.
Trump withdraws Canada Board of Peace invitation, Spain declines offer
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cited consistency with Madrid's commitment to international law, the UN and multilateralism as the main reasons it was declining to participate.
Internet restoration in Iran begins as rights groups warn of deepening crisis
NetBlocks, a privately held global internet monitor, also claimed that there were signs of "an attempt to generate false traffic and manufacture narratives of a wider restoration."
WATCH: Pahlavi announces six demands for int'l community, Iranian diaspora to support protesters
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi outlined six key demands to rally global support for Iranian activists and protesters, urging a coordinated international effort to weaken the regime.
Houthi leaders absent from public events amid rising concerns following Israeli strikes - report
Specialists identify the lack of leadership presence as a reflection of security concerns and high alert within the Houthis following Israeli strikes that targeted the terror group's leaders.
WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction
Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.
