Hamas, Gaza armed factions agree to disarm, transfer governing authority, Mladenov tells UN
Nikolay Mladenov, in a briefing to the UN , claimed that Hamas agreed to disarm and hand over authority in Gaza to a new body.
Middle East
US removing Syria as sponsor of terror is 'blow' to victims, impacts on sectarian violence unknown
Changing Israeli attitudes, strikes in Syria, Turkey may view Israel as regional rival - analysis
Saudi Arabia considers introducing cheaper insurance to increase shipping in Middle East - report
US Ambassador Barrack has a unique position, balancing work in Syria, Turkey, Iraq - analysis
This month tensions exploded into view with Israeli airstrikes in northern Syria. Barrack, who has been playing an important role in Syria for the last year is now front and center.
Iran says US must fully accept its terms before Strait of Hormuz can reopen under new agreement
IRGC spokesman says the Strait "belongs to Iran and the country of Oman...have reached results that are acceptable to both sides," while another senior official says negotiations are still ongoing.
Trump says Khamenei was 'seriously wounded' on the left side of his body during Op. Epic Fury
"I don't think he's dead. He was very seriously wounded," Trump said on the Glenn Beck program.
Turkey's AK party welcomes dissolution of Kurdish-led SDF, eyes stronger Syrian alliance
Ankara has vowed to help Damascus rebuild the country and restructure its state institutions and armed forces, and it has provided Damascus with political and diplomatic support.
US water sector supplier hack draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow
Cote said the FBI told the company the data breach was an opportunistic attack not specifically targeting Micro-Comm, and the company recommended that customers change passwords out of caution.
Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?
Despite the apparent success of the US’s blockade and sanctions campaign, Iranian officials have repeatedly expressed that they would not falter in maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report
"Under President Trump, the Treasury Department will continue to cut off every economic lifeline sustaining this regime, until Tehran is left completely alone," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
US halts Iran strikes 'for time being,' as focus shifts to economic sanctions, Rubio says - report
Operation Economic Outcast was announced on Monday by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following earlier threats of an "economic D-Day" against the regime.
Several oil companies to avoid using ships on Iran's blacklist over security concerns, sources say
"We will avoid our chartered vessels dealing in STS or anything to do with non-compliant ships for Middle Eastern cargoes," said one of the sources, who works at an Indian refinery.
US to hold off on Iran strikes 'for now,' Rubio says, as IDF, USAF heads meet
Gulf countries reportedly export oil despite Iranian blockade of Hormuz • Five killed in Gaza strikes, Palestinian media claims • Strait of Hormuz cleared of mines by US, official tells 'Post'
