From achievement in Iran to diplomacy, and back to pressure - analysis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emphasis was on capability, US Vice President JD Vance spoke of commitments, and US President Dolad Trump turned the pressure up.
Middle East
Is Iran's nuclear threat completely removed or imminently deadly? - analysis
As diplomacy fails, Iran expert says Middle East on brink of military escalation
What did Iran reject in ceasefire talks?
CENTCOM using underwater drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a sticking point for both the United States and Iran in ceasefire talks, with Iran estimated to have between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines.
Kuwait arrests 24 for financing terrorist entities, report claims former lawmakers among detained
Kuwait announced the disruption of multiple Hezbollah cells since the Islamic regime began attacking Gulf countries.
Erdogan threatens military action against Israel, MK calls him a 'megalomaniacal dictator'
Turkey could take military action against Israel if necessary, Erdogan warns, drawing comparisons to past interventions in Karabakh and Libya.
Mixed signals from Washington cloud intentions for future of Iran war, experts tell 'Post'
Marc Seivers, a former US ambassador to Oman, suggested that neither the talks nor the ceasefire was a sign that the US was pulling back from the war.
Gulf states on edge as US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal - analysis
The Gulf is likely feeling that some of its concerns are being addressed and that many countries want to see the talks continue.
Pakistan gambles on Iran-US talks and comes up short - analysis
This shows the country is seeking to take the reins of regional responsibility after many years in which Pakistan seemed consumed by domestic troubles.
Post-war recalibration: Why Israel must rethink Syria approach - analysis
Syrians have shown since December 8, 2024, that they want to rebuild their country, and they want peace. This doesn’t mean everything has gone smoothly
Israel's war in Lebanon seen as price to pay for Iran reopening Hormuz- analysis
Iran wanted the Lebanon war to end before talks, to take credit for ending it, and the US wanted Hormuz to be opened, so that negotiations would be focused immediately on the nuclear issue.
Iranians rally outside US embassies worldwide, urge continued pressure on Tehran
Protesters sent a unified message to Washington, urging policymakers not to reach agreements with Tehran and instead to “stay the course” in confronting the regime.
Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five
The alleged target was named as Rabbi Michael Khoury by KAN and Radio Free Syria.
