Egypt’s dangerous pressure game against Israel - opinion
Cairo’s live-fire drills near the Israeli border come as Egypt faces economic pressure, Red Sea instability, and growing questions over President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regional strategy.
Middle East
Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, Tehran fears popular protests amid economic uncertainty
Popular protests may be inevitable, warns Iran's Supreme National Security Council - Iran Intl
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people who supported Iran's attacks during war
As Israel becomes a dominant force in the Middle East, where does Turkey stand? - analysis
Ankara is realizing that in a Middle East dominated by Israeli technological and intelligence prowess, traditional power might no longer be enough.
Lebanese gov't yet to take any action against Hezbollah, Israeli officials tell 'Post'
Speaking to IDF generals on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that Israel was given "full freedom of action to foil immediate and emerging threats."
US offers $10 million for information about three Iraqi militia leaders
On April 24, the United States also offered a $10m. reward for Hishim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, known as Abu Ala al-Walai, the head of Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, an Iraqi paramilitary group.
Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says
Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.
Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says
Araghchi told reporters in Russia that Trump requested negotiations because the US has not achieved any of its objectives.
Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with Araghchi in Russia, says he wants peace soon
Russia has offered to mediate to try to help restore calm to the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which Moscow has condemned.
Negotiating with Israel 'not treason,' Lebanon's Aoun says, stressing goal is to end war
President Joseph Aoun further accused Hezbollah of treason, saying, "Treason is the one who takes his country to war for external interests."
Iran's judiciary chief orders A-G to investigate SIM cards with unlimited internet access
Iran's judiciary responds to reports of illegal SIM card sales during the ongoing internet blackout, which has now reached 59 days of disruption.
Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
The project comes as progress stalls in Trump's Gaza plan, meant to build on an October Israel-Hamas ceasefire by surging aid and rebuilding the enclave from scratch.
Russian superyacht crosses Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic remains muted
The US Central Command has redirected 37 vessels since a blockade was imposed on Iran on April 13, the military said on April 25.
