'Some optimism' in US-Iran negotiations despite major disagreements, sources tell 'Post'
US-Iran negotiations show some progress through Qatari mediation, but major disagreements over Tehran's nuclear program threaten a potential deal.
Middle East
Lebanese priest’s murder sparks sectarian outrage, calls to deport Syrians
Syria seeks Islamist expansion into Lebanon, Golan to serve Turkish interests, expert tells 'Post'
Iranians defy Islamic regime with Halloween celebrations as several reportedly detained
Israel, US have plan ready for third Iran war, Tehran's hidden weapons pose challenges - analysis
Israeli officials have pressed Trump to deal with Pickaxe Mountain, and anytime he has made threats relating to the facility, Iran has made clear ot views it as a top strategic asset.
UAE hopes to avert new Iran conflict, prepares for worst-case scenario
At a Bahrain security summit, UAE adviser Anwar Gargash called for diplomacy with Iran while warning that Gulf states remain prepared for more conflict.
Iran has a hidden network of military agencies managing to smuggle hardware past US blockade
“This is the complete ecosystem of the Iranian military’s trade business," said Miad Maleki, a former senior official at the US Treasury Department who helped design the American sanctions on Iran.
‘Dad, I’m in Taiz’: A missing boy’s call from Yemen’s front lines
A 14-year-old who disappeared while buying groceries resurfaced 40 days later, telling his father he had joined the Houthis, as families across Yemen describe similar disappearances.
Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on Saturday ordering the armed forces to be prepared to respond to any attacks.
Lebanon charges 13 Hezbollah members over explosive shipment amid push to curb Iran's influence
The defendants were charged with endangering state security, defying government decisions, membership in a banned organization, and possessing firearms and explosives.
Iran to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after US-Iran war ends, IRGC spokesman says - report
While the IRGC spokesperson did not specifically name Russia in the interview, it is the only established manufacturer of Su-35s.
Hezbollah unlikely to attack Israel in case of US-Iran war unless regime under threat - report
Hezbollah would, according to a senior Lebanese official, join the fight despite its weakened military capacity if the Iranian regime's survival was found to be at stake.
Trump says US ready to hit Iran's nuclear program 'in ten minutes' after speaking with Netanyahu
"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.
UN Human Rights staff member dies in Houthi custody after arbitrary detention of two years
Mohammad el Shami had been held by the Houthi militant group since June 6, 2024, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tuerk said in a statement.
