Iraqi security forces target political ‘corruption’ in Baghdad Green Zone raids
The Green Zone includes Baghdad's parliament building, various government institutions, and embassies, with many politicians also having residences in the area.
Middle East
Iran's Araghchi heads to Iraq as rumors swirl in Baghdad over Green Zone raid
Leaked draft reveals Trump's Gaza Board of Peace seeks total legal immunity, free property - report
Bahrain condemns Iran's 'systematic pattern of aggression,' calls on UN to hold Tehran accountable
Iran attacks US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz
Israel, US, Lebanon sign agreement • Sources say next round of talks to be held in Doha • Lebanese President Aoun hopes US will push Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
Trump threatens Iran will 'no longer exist' as both sides trade blows in Strait of Hormuz
"There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started," said US President Donald Trump.
New Israel-Lebanon agreement adopts 'trust, but verify' strategy - analysis
The Israel-Lebanon agreement establishes a performance-based framework requiring Lebanon to prove it can rein in Hezbollah under a “trust, but verify” system.
US, Iran, and Oman butt heads over fine print of Strait of Hormuz deal - analysis
The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz now centers on diplomatic wording, as the US, Iran, and Oman argue over whether future “services” and “costs” could become tolls under a different name.
Hamas deploys armed guards, confiscates phones to suppress Gaza protest plans - report
Hamas reportedly intimidated activists, deployed armed operatives, and restricted movement to prevent planned anti-Hamas demonstrations across the Gaza Strip.
Post-war internet in Iran: More censorship and greater risks for users
Not only has internet speed declined further, but access to popular social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, remains extremely difficult even through various VPN services.
Hezbollah chief Qassem rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, calls it a humiliation
Naim Qassem said the Washington-backed Israel-Lebanon agreement is "null" and warned that tying Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah's disarmament crosses "red lines."
Iran claims to strike US-linked targets, warns Gulf states not to aid attacks
According to a statement from Iran's Foreign Ministry, the US attack on Iran, and an alleged attack on Lebanon "in coordination with the United States," are both violations of the ceasefire agreement
US, Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz, as sources say next round of talks to be held in Doha
Israel, US, Lebanon sign agreement • Hezbollah chief Qassem rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement • Vance on strikes: 'Violence will be met with violence'
US, Israel, Lebanon agreement is ‘first step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty,' Aoun says
Aoun described the agreement as the beginning of a road to bring about freedom and dignity to the people of Lebanon, “who sacrificed, endured, and confronted the harshest conditions.”
