US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats - report
The newspaper reported that US officials have noted that Iran's ability to carry out large-scale attacks in the US and other territories overseas is limited.
Middle East
Former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al-Alwani found dead in Beirut after reported kidnapping
US Justice Department: Iran-backed group member helped plan attack on UK air base while in prison
Tankers continue to burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation
Israel expected to oppose Macron plan for European force to replace UNIFIL, source tells 'Post'
The French initiative is moving forward as Macron confronts growing political, economic, and social turmoil at home.
Iran unveils massive underground 'missile city' as IRGC warns of violent global response
IRGC Maj.-Gen. Abdollahi warned of retaliation beyond the Middle East if Iran faced renewed attacks. “If the enemy makes another move against us, our response will extend beyond the region,” he said.
Doha secured two-week window to prevent US attack on Iran, Qatari PM tells G7 ministers
Al Thani told G7 participants that significant differences remained between Washington and Tehran, with several key issues still unresolved.
Syrian Alawites accuse aid organizations of diverting UN assistance to militias
Photos of armed gangs patrolling UN aid distribution points and posts by SARC aid workers supporting the massacre of ethnic and religious minorities in Syria were shared with the Post.
As winter storms hit Gaza, Hamas still rules and Donald Trump's peace plan stalls - analysis
On Monday, the Board of Peace, created as part of the peace plan, posted a statement about the winter conditions in the enclave. It said that there had been severe flooding in Gaza.
Rubio says no need for major combat operations against Iran given US economic campaign
Speaking to reporters in Paris after two days of meetings with G7 allies, Rubio repeatedly pushed back on the assertion that not returning to military action would amount to a stalemate or status quo
US, Iran more likely to reach deal to end war than two months ago, ex-Mossad official tells 'Post'
Shine, a former Mossad division head, stressed that negotiations could still fall through if the US refused to bend on giving Iran the right to uranium enrichment or if personal egos got in the way.
Chinese ambassador says Iran military aid claims 'baseless' after ex-Mossad, IDF allegations
"If some people believe they have evidence that China is transporting lethal weapons to Iran, which would pose a serious threat to Israel's security, I think the Israeli government will let us know."
UNICEF says Israel blocks Gaza basin repairs, warns of flooding, disease
One damaged facility in Gaza is the Sheikh Radwan stormwater basin in Gaza City, which is now contaminated with sewage and at risk of overflowing after heavy rainfall, according to UNICEF.
Iran seals restaurants over allegations businesses ‘failed to observe Islamic norms’
Three cafés in Birjand were sealed for failing to observe Islamic principles, according to the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Tasnim News Agency.
