Trump dismisses possibility of nuclear weapon use, as JD Vance calls Iran leadership 'crazy'
Trump says Iran is 'failed nation' • US says no ships hit mines in Strait of Hormuz • Iranian official calls latest attacks 'limited' confrontation
Middle East
Iran leadership is willing to take extreme measures to disrupt Gulf shipping, JD Vance says
Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies
Iranian regime sentences 10 January protesters to death, six others receive 25 years in prison
Senior Iranian source says latest hostilities with US are a 'limited' confrontation
The source, who has knowledge of Iranian decision-making and declined to be named, said that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz "will become worse for vessels that violate" rules set by Tehran.
Turkish FM calls Netanyahu 'enemy of humanity,' claims Mecca agreement not directed at any country
"The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is not directed against a specific country," Fidan said, adding that the member states are considering establishing a mechanism to add new members.
Iran views Jordan, UAE as targets that won't hit back, even if attacks include US bases - analysis
With the recent pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, and the attempt to improve relations with Qatar, only Jordan and the UAE remain as targets for retaliation.
Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis
The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.
Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran still seeks negotiated solution to conflict with US - report
Tehran still seeks a negotiated solution to its conflict with the United States, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, according to semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Iraq considers currency overhaul to expose looted funds
"The decision will be made in the coming period, and it is hoped that the procedures will begin during 2027," a source in the Iraqi Prime Ministry.
The Barghouti ‘myth’: Why Palestinians still want a leader they barely know - interview
Asked how it was possible that a man with limited communication to the Palestinian people could enjoy such popularity, Milshtein explained that it was his absence that allowed his popularity to grow.
What's next for Syria's economy as US removes nation from state terror list? - analysis
The more important question is no longer whether the designation has been lifted, but whether its removal will translate into banks willing to deal with Syria.
'Only a smokescreen': Hamas condemns rising settler violence, Ben-Gvir's treatment of prisoners
According to Hamas, the Israeli government’s condemnations of the attacks are "nothing more than a smokescreen” meant to ease international pressure.
UAE intercepts Iranian drone, denies attack on Al Menhad Air Base
Iran attacked the Al Minhad air base in the United Arab Emirates, targeting US forces and helicopters stationed there on Monday morning, Iranian state media said.
