Trump denies reports that US-Iran talks have stalled
"The conversations between us have been going on continuously," said Trump, "including four days ago, three days ago, two days ago, one day ago, and today."
Middle East
IDF says it struck 100 targets, killed 20 terrorists in ground operations north of Litani
As Israel inches closer to elections, will the region see a silver lining, or concern? - analysis
Israeli source disputes report of Trump insulting, yelling at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon strike
US pushing Oman to break ties with Iran, sees neutrality as threat - report
The report comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it joined Iran's planned tolling of the Strait of Hormuz.
Khamenei is increasingly engaged in Iranian gov., Tehran still has drone arsenal, Rubio says
Rubio added that the Trump administration has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz, with any relief being conditional on nuclear agreements.
Hezbollah likely obtained drones capable of attacking deep into n. Israel, defense officials fear
According to defense officials, the introduction of this capability would pose a significant threat to the entire north, specifically exposing strategic infrastructure and other sensitive sites.
Iran signals 'strategic desperation,' as regime attacks it own economic lifeline in UAE - interview
Beyond its role as a major trading partner, the UAE serves as one of Iran’s principal sanctions-evasion hubs.
Iran military sites 'completely hidden,' can sustain production, senior IRGC general boasts
A senior Iranian commander said sites that produce military equipment are "completely hidden from the enemy's view," signaling to the US and Israel that Iran is still managing to produce weapons.
Israel, Lebanon resume negotiations in DC as US, Iran message exchange may have stopped days ago
Home Front Command considers easing restrictions • Merz urges Israeli restraint in Lebanon, Hezbollah disarmament • Two IDF troops lightly wounded
UN Secretary-General Guterres proposes new force to replace Lebanon's UNIFIL
Guterres' proposal outlines three possible models for a new force, and would likely comprise hundreds or thousands of troops to ensure the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire stays in place.
'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
US prosecutors say Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi helped plan approximately 18 attacks in Europe in recent months.
Cargo vessel struck by drone attack in Gulf, Iraqi officials say
Two explosions struck a cargo vessel near Iraq’s Umm Qasr, with officials saying one was caused by a drone attack.
Iran deal on nukes, missiles, Hormuz, and terror cash: A guide for the perplexed - analysis
For Israel to properly understand its security needs and future risks, it is also important to come to a dispassionate and apolitical evaluation of the major issues involved in the US-Iran deal.
