Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson
Middle East
Two IDF officers, civilian face indictment in alleged Gaza aid-truck smuggling scheme
Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview
Iran attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
US strikes Kharg Island military targets, American official confirms to 'Post'
The strikes included attacks on Kharg Island's air defenses, a US official confirmed to Walla on Tuesday.
Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US
Later on Tuesday, Iran officially cut off all direct communications with the US over Trump's threat. It is currently unclear if the nations will resume direct talks before the 8 p.m. EST deadline.
Iranian-linked drone attack kills Kurdish couple in northern Iraq
It is the latest attack by Iran and Iranian-backed militias using drones and missiles on the Kurdistan region. Iranian-backed militias have launched more than 500 attacks since February 28.
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.
Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports
Footage and reports circulated by Iranian outlets and social media accounts identified the site as the Rafi Niya Synagogue, located near Palestine Square in central Tehran.
Gunmen open fire near Israeli consulate in Istanbul in possible ISIS-linked attack
A spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry told The Jerusalem Post that the consulate is not staffed. One gunman was killed, and two police officers were injured, Turkish authorities confirmed.
Syria, Israel, and the regional war – what lies ahead?
Syria has kept out of the war; its president pledged a stable Syria that could offer partnerships in energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria may vote to join a war after all.
Pezeshkian says ready to die for Iran as official urges youth to form human chains near targets
Pezeshkian's declaration comes as Trump's deadline to reach a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz approaches its end.
Netanyahu confirms strikes on bridges, railways across Iran to thwart IRGC launcher capacity
The IDF said it had completed a wide-scale operation on Iran after reports that railways in Karaj and Qazvin, as well as bridges in Kashan and Tabriz-Zanjan, were destroyed.
Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report
Trump has threatened to escalate strikes against Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is not reached by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
