Middle East

Competing claims over deterrence, restraint, and regional credibility are turning an already damaged relationship into a sharper strategic confrontation.

Iran detains multiple terror cells, including one linked to Mossad, seizing explosives and firearms across several provinces, the regime's Intelligence Ministry claimed.

An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.

Hezbollah-linked Lebanese outlet Al Mayadeen reported the ceasefire could potentially last for one week and end at the same time as the temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Hamas has rejected the US-led Board of Peace's disarmament plan, demanding changes and accusing the mediator of pro-Israel bias.

According to Iranian state media, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson also asserted that reports of a ceasefire extension are unconfirmed.

Iraq is rerouting oil exports through Syria’s Baniyas terminal as its maritime oil shipments face disruptions due to the Iranian and US blockades of the Strait of Hormuz.

A Kurdish woman was killed in a drone strike in northern Iraq, suspected to be carried out by an Iran-backed militia targeting opposition groups.

Syrian-Jordanian ties are natural because many southern Syrian tribes have connections with people in northern Jordan.

Turkish President Erdogan says Turkey is working to extend the US-Iran ceasefire, ease tensions, and ensure peace talks continue, despite challenges, while criticizing Israel's Lebanon attacks.