Iran executes man allegedly tied to attack on military site during mass protests
Amirhossein Hatami was among 11 men said to have been at imminent risk of execution, and who had been "subjected to torture and other ill-treatment in detention."
Middle East
Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law
IDF begins razing homes used by Hezbollah as forces move deeper into southern Lebanon
Hezbollah resumes intense rocket fire on northern Israel, Trump says Iran war 'nearing completion'
US intelligence assessments indicate Iran currently unwilling to negotiate end to war - report
According to assessments conducted by multiple US intelligence agencies, the Iranian regime believes it is in a strong enough position to continue the war and not cede to US demands.
Bahrain's Strait of Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN
Bahrain's initial draft had explicitly invoked Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which allows the Security Council to authorize measures ranging from sanctions to military force.
Iran’s president urges Americans to reject ‘propaganda’ on Iran, calls US Israel's proxy
Pezeshkian said that Iran has never initiated war in modern history, and urged the American people to consider whether their interests are really served in the war.
Iran fears Israel’s 'new strategy' after major strikes on steel industry
Mobarakeh, the largest industrial company in Iran and the biggest steel complex in the Middle East, was considered a cornerstone of the country’s economy.
Syria detains former political security chief Muhammad Mansoura amid Assad-era abuse investigations
Mansoura is considered one of the prominent security figures who held sensitive positions within the structure of the former Syrian regime.
Syria’s minorities question German, British silence on sectarian violence during Sharaa’s visit
Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, was welcomed in Berlin on Monday, where he met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Iran fires largest ballistic missile salvo in weeks on Passover, buildings damaged
Approximately 10 ballistic missiles were fired on Wednesday evening as Israelis were preparing for Passover's Seder feast, marking one of the most significant barrages in recent weeks.
Iran denies Trump claim that Iran's new leader has asked for a ceasefire
Iran's new leader has just asked the United States for a ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday.
UAE denies WSJ report that it is preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force
The nation had already conducted an internal assessment of its capabilities to help secure the strait, including its ability to clear mines, officials told the Wall Street Journal.
Drone attack sparks fire at Kuwaiti Airport, tanker off Qatar hit as Iran strikes Gulf states
Iran also launched attacks against Qatar and Bahrain in its latest attacks against the Gulf States.
