US bans IRGC-linked news outlet, issues security alert for Americans in Iran
The United States virtual embassy in Iran urged American nationals to “leave Iran now,” citing protests that are “escalating and may turn violent.”
Middle East
Musk’s Starlink remains operational in Iran, aiding protesters amid blackout
US planning of military operation against Iran in 'advanced stages,' official says - report
Wars within wars: Yemen’s battlefield reveals deeper power struggle between Saudi Arabia, UAE
Turkish gov't demands caution against foreign intervention in Iran amid nationwide protests
NATO member Turkey does not wish to see chaos in Iran, with Omer Celik, spokesperson for Turkey's ruling AK Party, saying that "these problems must be resolved through the internal dynamics."
Footage shows bodies of hundreds of slain Iranian protesters piled up at forensic center - HRANA
HRANA estimated there were some 250 bodies at the facility, and published a video on X/Twitter that appears to show deceased people, in open body bags, lying in rows.
Iran's FM Araghchi discussed nationwide protests with US's Witkoff, sources tell Axios
Over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi initiated talks with Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff regarding the unrest in Iran, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Axios.
After failed truces in Syria, will the newest ceasefire in Aleppo last? - analysis
Amid ongoing clashes with the SDF, Syrian government forces announced a suspension of military operations in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsood, though tensions remain high.
Lebanon moves forward with disarmament plan, despite ongoing Israeli strikes
Lebanese President Aoun insists on continuing disarmament efforts, despite Israeli airstrikes. The Lebanese army has gained control south of the Litani River, but challenges remain.
Seven Pakistani police officers killed in targeted bomb attack, no group claims responsibility
Police in the northwestern Tank district said that five police personnel were killed on the spot after the remote-controlled bomb went off, while two others had died in the hospital.
Anti-Hamas militia leader announces killing of senior Hamas police officer in southern Gaza
Housam al-Astal, leader of the Gazan "Counterterrorism Service," claimed responsibility for killing a Hamas police chief, warning those working with the group of imminent death.
Kurdish parties in Iran call for regime change as protests continue
As protests in Iran escalate, Kurdish opposition groups, including PDKI, PAK, and PJAK, call for regime change, despite ongoing violence and a deadly crackdown on demonstrators.
Israel adopts cautious tone amid Iran’s internal crisis - analysis
According to political sources, the security establishment asked ministers to curb their remarks on the protests crackdown, out of concern that every word could within minutes become propaganda.
Hamas terrorist responsible for injuring IDF soldier in an operation in Nablus arrested in manhunt
The suspect, identified as Hamas operative Zaid Haraz, was arrested on Monday morning following a day-long manhunt.
