Iran fires ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, CENTCOM refutes IRGC claim of 'aggression'
US strikes Iranian launchers that fire mines into the Strait of Hormuz • Vessels crossing Hormuz strait drop to 5 per day over weekend
Middle East
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
Explosions heard in Jordan as Iran fires missiles at US forces, 'nearly all' intercepted
IRGC vows response after US struck two Iranian launchers preparing to fire at Strait of Hormuz
UAE, Egypt central banks to coordinate with Banque Misr after US threatens to revoke dollar access
The US Treasury alleged that Banque Misr UAE had acted as a “critical node” in Tehran’s access to US currency, processing transactions for companies suspected of evading US sanctions.
Voices from the Arab press: Weighing Iran's decline, Israel's strategy and Infantino's Arab support
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
US military chiefs warn Hegseth that Iran war is weakening forces needed to counter intl. threats
One person familiar with the matter told the 'Washington Post' that US military leadership believes that the war in Iran has been “too much for too long.”
How are Gazan gangs affecting the strip amid Israel, US election cycles? - analysis
Hamas remains the decisive power as things stall despite efforts from multiple directions to shift the Gaza Strip's status quo.
UAE investment push incentivizes Lebanon to break from Iran, Hezbollah, analyst tells 'Post'
The countries signed the intergovernmental memorandum of understanding on Thursday, following the opening of the Lebanon-UAE Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Who is Leila Abolhasani? The mother sentenced to death after Iran’s January protests
Abolhasani, a 43-year-old beautician and mother of two teenage girls, was sentenced to death for “enmity against God” after authorities accused her of helping set fire to a supermarket.
Mohammed Dahlan’s faction seeks to end Palestinian infighting, unifying with Hamas, PIJ, Fatah
A letter seen by The Jerusalem Post shows Fatah's reformist factions, led by Mohammed Dahlan, aiming to unify with Hamas.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold first meeting under new defense pact in Istanbul
Senior officials from the three countries will discuss joint military cooperation, defense production, and coordination mechanisms in the first talks since the Mecca Agreement was signed.
Syria’s credit card comeback, Damascus International Fair mark return to global economy
Syria can now process credit card payments again, symbolizing Syria's re-entry into the international system after years of isolation.
Gaza's catch-22: Trump's peace plan caught between Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal - analysis
With Israeli elections making it impossible for officials to offer a solution on Gaza, the US will need to act in order to change the situation and take Hamas out.
