Iran-backed Iraqi militias attack Kurdistan over 450 times since beginning of war
“The attacks, carried out by Iran and its aligned Iraqi militia groups, have killed at least 14 people and wounded 85 others," Erbil-based Rudaw Media Network noted.
Middle East
No US-Iran talks ‘appear realistic’ at the moment, senior Iranian official tells Reuters
'Toppling a regime is an art, not a science,' security sources say on Iran - exclusive
Iran likely to step up cyberattacks on US civil infrastructure, ex-White House officer tells 'Post'
UK’s John Healey confirms protective measures amid Iran war, warns Russia aiding Tehran
Healey said that British pilots have already spent over one thousand hours protecting UK allies and British interests in the Middle East.
US deploys 82nd Airborne Division as Trump warns Iran to pursue diplomacy or face force
At the center of Trump's buildup is the 82nd Airborne Division and two amphibious ready groups, a move that experts suggest is aimed directly at Iranian strategic interests.
The US is delaying a ceasefire in Iran for one key reason - analysis
Speaking to 103FM, Hulata said Trump’s conduct can be difficult to interpret, but stressed that a clear strategic calculation is guiding decisions behind the scenes.
Trump: Iran ‘begging’ for deal as pressure mounts on Tehran
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the Iranian delegation as “very different and ‘strange,’” and asserted that Tehran has been “militarily obliterated” with “zero chance of a comeback.”
Hezbollah unleashes over 600 attacks on Israel in past 24 hours, doubling prior peak
Hezbollah's spike in attacks on Israel and IDF forces is likely not sustainable, but could be part of an effort to coerce Israel and the US into a ceasefire on all fronts.
Turkey, Pakistan emerge as mediators as Iran war reshapes Middle East order - analysis
Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order.
Donald Trump claims Iran seeks deal, Abbas Araghchi rejects negotiations
The conflicting statements came as the economic and humanitarian toll of the war mounted, with fuel shortages spreading worldwide, sending companies and countries scrambling to contain the fallout.
Israel kills Alireza Tangsiri, IRGC Navy chief 'behind blocking of Strait of Hormuz'
Israeli sources have confirmed that the IDF was behind the strike, adding that some of Tangsiri's top naval aides were killed in the same attack.
Netanyahu knows what Tehran doesn’t: Trump is 'all in' on the war - analysis
In the past, Israel largely stood alone on the front line against Iran, occasionally managing to bring the United States and European partners on board, but only on the nuclear issue.
Iran fortifying Kharg Island in preparation for potential US attack - report
US officials and military experts have warned of the significant risks that a US ground invasion of Kharg Island, Iran's primary hub for oil exports, would pose.
