Behind Tehran’s calm, Iran faces deepening economic collapse
While the streets are full of people, their pockets are empty. The Iranian rial has become a liability that citizens are desperate to offload.
Middle East
Iraq signs anti-drone deal for Baghdad but leaves Kurdistan vulnerable to attacks - analysis
Israel engineered 'special' rats to attack Palestinians in Gaza, radical Fatah officials claim
‘Ceasefire on paper’: Conricus warns Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are using the pause to prepare
Investigations launched into young Lebanese student who asked IDF spox. to bomb her school
The student, a 14-year-old, according to Lebanese media site L’Orient Today, alleged that Hezbollah was storing weapons under the school.
Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports
Trump reportedly believed that maintaining the blockade was less risky than walking away or restarting the conflict.
Trump braces for long Hormuz blockade, former IDF official warns of dangers of Hezbollah ceasefire
Lebanese soldier killed in Israeli airstrike • Iran's currency drops • IDF blows up massive Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon • Trump says Iran 'doesn't know how to sign a non-nuclear deal'
US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran's covert 'shadow banking' financial network
The move comes after the US said on Friday it had imposed sanctions on an independent "teapot" refinery in China for buying billions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil.
Palestinian Football Association appeals to sports court over FIFA ruling on Israel
The Palestinian Football Association has long argued that Israeli clubs based in the West Bank should not compete in leagues run by the Israel Football Association.
Turkey offering to broker agreement between US, Lebanon on Hezbollah, sources tell 'Post'
According to one source, the Lebanese government is hesitant to embrace the initiative, citing concerns over expanding Turkish influence in the country.
UAE taking advantage of long-term global energy needs by leaving OPEC - analysis
“At a pivotal moment in the process of supporting the stability of global energy markets, the UAE adopted a long-term strategic and economic vision,” one report says.
WATCH: IDF dismantles largest Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon
The IDF said that the tunnel runs two kilometers in length and 10 kilometers in width, and was capable of fitting thousands of terrorists.
Assad brothers summoned in absentia as Syria opens landmark trial of former security chief
The court’s summonses for Bashar and Maher Assad added symbolic weight to a proceeding targeting figures once considered untouchable
Iranian regime targets diaspora with propaganda, financial appeals, analyst says - interview
Geopolitical analyst Ashkan Rostami discusses how Iran is targeting its diaspora with propaganda and financial appeals, aiming to bolster support during the ongoing conflict.
