Iranian-backed militias may be weighing disarmament amid Iraq political shift
US Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, posted on X overnight between December 21 and 22 that the steps being taken by “armed groups” in Iraq are “welcome and encouraging.”
Middle East
After Palmyra attack, Syria steps up ISIS raids and anti-smuggling sweeps
Baghdad’s showdown with Iranian-backed militias could reshape Iraq’s future - analysis
Iran’s ballistic missiles now rival its nuclear threat to Israel, US Sen. Graham tells 'Post
Iran's ballistic missiles are real threat, but exaggerated claims can hurt Israel's case - analysis
When Americans, intelligence officials, and the public start doubting Israelis as alarmists, it can become nearly impossible to achieve anything.
US, mediators push forward Gaza peace plan as 2025 comes to a close - analysis
There is a lot of focus on Gaza as the US seeks to move forward with US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.
Kurdish PM Barzani meets with Egypt's Sisi to discuss Middle East stability, trade deals
Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo. Both the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Egypt play important roles in the region.
Secret Iranian underground base supposedly revealed in new footage from Syria
For years, the base was the subject of interest because it had an entrance to a large underground tunnel and was likely being used by the IRGC to transfer weapons via Syria to Hezbollah.
Iran's Crown Prince slams Islamic Republic after execution of Iranian accused of spying for Israel
Aghil Keshavarz, a Shahrood University student, was executed on Saturday, after Iran's judiciary convicted him of spying for Israel.
Greece weighs sending engineers to Gaza under Phase II of Trump's ceasefire plan - N12
Athens is considering deploying engineering units to Gaza as part of the ceasefire’s next phase, with Israel encouraging Greek involvement amid shared concerns over Turkey’s regional influence.
Israeli NGO, US non-profit collaborate to deliver 2,000 hygiene kits to Khan Yunis women, girls
NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief launched the initiative in response to infrastructure damage and supply shortages that have limited access to sanitation products.
Iran-linked hackers claim to expose alleged Israeli drone engineers, offer $30,000 bounties
Cyber group Handala claimed to have acquired the names of engineers involved in Israel’s drone programs, a day after threatening Israeli politicians.
Trump officials refused Israeli request to keep some US sanctions imposed on Syria - report
Israeli officials reportedly requested that some sanctions would remain imposed, to be used as leverage for future negotiations with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara.
Witkoff: US working with Qatar, Turkey, Egypt to establish Gaza Board of Peace soon
Witkoff's comments came following a Friday meeting with the Qatari prime minister, Turkish foreign minister, and Egyptian foreign minister.
